Dry Martini 15:1 Montgomery’s

Name: Dry Martini 15:1 Montgomery’s
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: London dry gin — 75 ml; Dry vermouth — 5 ml; Orange bitters (opt.) — 1 dash

A dry and herbal gin cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 39.2%

Ingredients

~179 kcal per serving

Servings

London dry gin75 ml
Dry vermouth5 ml
Orange bitters (opt.)1 dash

Garnish

Lemon twist
Olive

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Stir all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 75 mlDry vermouth 5 mlOrange bitters 1 dash
Strain into the chilled glass
Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and use as garnish or garnish with olives

History

Known for its extreme dryness and wartime namesake, Montgomery’s Dry Martini appeals to those who like their drinks brisk and unmistakably clean. This version supposedly matched the odds favored by a British field marshal—plenty of gin, just a whisper of vermouth. The result? A bold, bracing drink that’s all about focus and finesse. It’s the perfect challenge for cocktail purists.