Expense: Light
Taste: dry, spicy
Ingredients
- 6 cl gin
- 1 cl dry vermouth
- ice cubes (optional)
- olives or lemon zest for garnish
preparation
- Pour gin and vermouth into a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir briefly to cool the ingredients but not to water them down.
- Strain through a bar strainer into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with an olive or lemon zest.
Helpful tips for preparation:
6 cl corresponds to 60 ml (about three tablespoons).
1 cl corresponds to 10 ml (about a teaspoonful).
History and Origin
The exact origins of the Martini cocktail are disputed, but it is closely linked to the development of the Manhattan and other early cocktails in the late 19th century. The Martini became one of the most famous cocktails of the 20th century, symbolizing elegance and sophistication. Whether shaken or stirred, with olive or lemon zest, the Martini remains an integral part of cocktail culture.
