Golden Martini

Name: Golden Martini
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: London dry gin — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz); Dry vermouth — 20 ml (2/3 oz); Orange curaçao liqueur — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Lime cordial — 10 ml (1/3 oz)

A citrus and dry gin cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 24.6% ABV ∙

The Golden Martini is a stirred gin cocktail with dry vermouth, orange curaçao, and lime cordial, closer to a Gimlet than to a classic Martini.

Ingredients

Servings

Garnish

Orange twist

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Stir all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 45 mlDry vermouth 20 mlOrange curaçao liqueur 15 mlLime cordial 10 ml
Strain into the chilled glass
Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish

Tips

Stir with plenty of ice until well chilled; with no fresh juice in the mix, stirring keeps the drink clear.

History

The Golden Martini is a modern gin cocktail built around orange curaçao and lime cordial alongside dry vermouth, which brings it closer to a Gimlet than to the classic gin-and-vermouth Martini. It is a signature drink of 1862 Dry Bar in Madrid.

FAQ

How do you drink a Golden Martini?

Slowly, and cold. It is served straight up in a chilled coupe, and at 25% ABV it is a strong drink meant for sipping. Leave the expressed orange twist in the glass; it adds aroma with every sip.