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Ingredients
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Classic Gin Martini (per cocktail)
Vodka Martini (per cocktail)
Dirty Martini (per cocktail)
Extra items (batch or bar station)
Method
Classic Gin Martini (per cocktail)
Mix
Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice. Pour in 2.5 oz London dry gin and 0.5 oz dry vermouth.
Stir
Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full rotations) until well chilled and slightly diluted.
Strain & garnish
Discard ice water from the chilled martini glass (if used). Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass. Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in, or garnish with a green olive on a cocktail pick.
Vodka Martini (per cocktail)
Mix
Fill a mixing glass or shaker with 1 cup of ice. Add 3 oz premium vodka and 0.25 oz dry vermouth.
Stir or shake
Stir for 15–20 seconds for a clear, silky martini. If the guest requests shaken, shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled and slightly frosted on the outside.
Dirty Martini (per cocktail)
Mix
In a mixing glass filled with 1 cup ice, combine 2.5 oz gin or vodka, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 0.5 oz olive brine (adjust to taste for more or less 'dirty').
Stir
Stir for 20–30 seconds to properly chill and dilute.
Strain & garnish
Discard ice water from the chilled glass if used. Strain into the chilled martini glass and garnish with two green olives on a cocktail pick.
Service & notes
For multiple servings, scale ingredient quantities linearly. Pre-chill glasses and ingredients to speed service. Taste and adjust vermouth or brine to guest preference. Use a clean mixing glass and fresh ice for each cocktail for best clarity and temperature.