Signature Martini Recipe

Inspired by Via Carota

Time15m

Serves1

Make Signature Martini Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill the glass
Place a martini (coupe) glass in the freezer for 10 minutes or fill it with ice water and set aside while you prepare the drink.
2
Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with plenty of ice to properly chill and dilute the cocktail.
3
Pour 2.5 oz London dry gin and 0.5 oz dry vermouth over the ice in the mixing glass.
4
Add 1 dash of orange bitters to the mixing glass (optional, adds aromatic lift).
5
Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full spoon rotations) until the mixing glass is well chilled and the dilution is approximately 20–25 ml; stirring keeps the drink clear and silkier than shaking.

6
If you used ice water to chill the glass, dump it now. Strain the chilled martini from the mixing glass into the chilled martini (or coupe) glass using a julep strainer or Hawthorne/mesh strainer.
7
Express the lemon twist over the surface of the drink by holding the peel skin-side down about 3–4 inches above the glass and giving it a quick twist to spray oils across the surface. Run the peel around the rim and drop it into the drink. Alternatively, thread a green olive on a cocktail pick and place it in the glass.
8
Serve immediately while very cold. Provide a small napkin or coaster. Sip slowly to appreciate the aromatics.