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Dry Martini
Ice-cold gin with a whisper of dry vermouth. The most elegant drink ever made, and the most argued about.
- Strength
- 25% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.5
- Calories
- 151 kcal
- In the glass
- 3⅔ oz
- Method
- Stirred
- London Dry Gin
- Dry Vermouth
- Orange Bitters
How to Make a Dry Martini
- Add the London dry gin, dry vermouth and orange bitters to a mixing glass.
- Fill with ice and stir for 25 to 30 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with an olive on a pick.
Print the Pour GuideA true-scale card for your mixing glass with a line for every pour.
Free Pour With Your CameraLine up your glass and pour to the lines on screen.
Tilt Pour With Your PhoneStrap your phone to the bottle. It counts every pour and buzzes at the measure.
About the Dry Martini
The Martini evolved from the sweeter Martinez in the late 1800s. Through the 20th century it grew steadily drier, until some drinkers just glanced at the vermouth bottle.
Bartender's tip: Swap the olive for a lemon twist for a brighter drink. Both are correct.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a Dry Martini served in?
- A martini glass. The open cone spreads the aroma wide.
- Is a Dry Martini shaken or stirred?
- Stirred. It contains only spirits and modifiers, so stirring chills and dilutes it while keeping it clear and silky.
- How strong is a Dry Martini?
- About 25% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.5 US standard drinks (21 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a Dry Martini?
- Roughly 151 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
- Can I make a Dry Martini without London dry gin?
- Yes. Vodka is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.