Classic and classy, a martini is one of our favorite cocktails to make at home.This 2-ingredient recipe uses gin and dry vermouth.We love it with a twist! Jump to recipe This classic martini recipe was one of the first cocktails Jack learned to make at home.

It entered our rotation years ago, back when we had regular poker nights with a group of friends.I would always lose, but I still joined in every time for the company—and the drinks.Jack thinks (and he’s convinced me too) that a martini is a cocktail that’s actually best made at home.You only need 2 ingredients—gin and dry vermouth—and you have complete control over the ratios.

We both like ours dry, which is how I’ve written the recipe below, but I’ve also included notes on adapting it to make a wet martini.Try it a few times, and you’ll quickly find a balance you love.Martini IngredientsA classic martini contains two ingredients:Gin – The bottle of gin you choose will determine the flavor profile of your cocktail.

If you have a favorite brand, definitely reach for it here.If you’re not sure where to start, we like Hendrick’s (notes of citrus and cucumber) and St.George Botanivore (more herbaceous and floral).

Dry Vermouth – Dry vermouth is a type of fortified white wine.Compared to sweet vermouth, which is used in classic cocktails like the Manhattan, dry vermouth has a low sugar content.Botanicals like spices, rose, and orange bark give it an aromatic flavor.

We like Dolin dry

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