Dry Martini 7:1

Name: Dry Martini 7:1
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: London dry gin — 70 ml; Dry vermouth — 10 ml; Orange bitters (opt.) — 1 dash

A dry and herbal gin cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 37.5%

Ingredients

~172 kcal per serving

Servings

London dry gin70 ml
Dry vermouth10 ml
Orange bitters (opt.)1 dash

Garnish

Lemon twist

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Stir all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 70 mlDry vermouth 10 mlOrange bitters 1 dash
Strain into the chilled martini glass
Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and use as garnish

History

This ultra-dry version of the Martini focuses on sharpness and clarity, with a strong emphasis on the botanical essence of gin. Popularized by cocktail legends, it represents purity and precision in mixology. Its restrained style invites appreciation of subtlety and craftsmanship. The 7:1 Dry Martini is a tribute to minimalist elegance.