Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThe GageThe Classic Martini Recipe

The Classic Martini Recipe

Inspired by The Gage
Time10m
Serves1

tanqueray gin, dry vermouth, dimmi, & martini bitters

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Begin by chilling your martini glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the drink.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Tanqueray Gin, 0.5 oz of Dry Vermouth, 0.5 oz of Dimmi Liqueur, and 2 dashes of Martini Bitters.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to chill the mixture.

  4. 4

    Shake or Stir

    Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds or stir gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.

  5. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Empty the ice water from the chilled martini glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass using a fine mesh strainer or the shaker's built-in strainer.

  6. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish your martini with a twist of lemon peel by expressing the oils over the drink and placing the slice in the glass. Serve immediately.

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