Vodka Martini
Whip up a classic Vodka Martini with your favorite vodka instead of the usual gin.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 176kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce dry vermouth
- 1 dash orange bitters
- olives or lemon twist, for garnish
Instructions
- Add a few ice cubes to a mixing glass. Add the vodka and vermouth.
- Stir the vodka and vermouth together using a bar spoon, gently, until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain the drink into a martini glass.
- Add a dash or two of orange bitters. Garnish with a lemon twist or an olive or two.
Notes
Here are some tips and tricks for making the best vodka martini:
- Stir, don’t shake. This will keep the drink from getting too diluted with ice, while still chilling the ingredients enough.
- Try variations like the original (with gin) or a dirty martini (with a splash of olive brine) to find your go-to recipe.
- Play with the ratio of gin to dry vermouth to make it dryer or wetter and perfect your favorite martini.
- If you want to make martinis for a crowd, you can stir up a big batch and serve them from a large pitcher. You can also stash it in the fridge for yourself so you can have martinis ready to drink anytime.
Nutrition
Serving: 3ounces | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
