50-50 Martini Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Make 50-50 Martini Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
chill the martini glass
Place the martini (or coupe) glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to thoroughly chill the glass. If using ice water, discard it and dry the glass before pouring.

2
measure
Measure 1 oz gin and 1 oz dry vermouth. A 50-50 Martini is equal parts gin and dry vermouth.
3
add ice
Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice (approximately 1 cup).
4
stir
Pour the gin and dry vermouth over the ice. Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds (about 20–30 strokes) until well chilled and slightly diluted. Stirring, not shaking, keeps the drink clear and silky.

5
strain
Using a julep strainer or the shaker's strainer, double-strain the cocktail into the chilled martini glass, leaving any small ice chips behind.
6
garnish
Express the oils of a lemon twist over the surface of the cocktail, then drop it in, or perch a green olive on a cocktail pick and place it in the glass, according to preference.
7
Serve immediately while cold.