Wet Martini
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A classic cocktail with a twist, balanced with a higher ratio of vermouth to gin, offering a smoother taste than the traditional dry martini.
History
The Wet Martini emerged in the early 20th century as a variation on the classic Martini, favored for its slightly less potent and more aromatic profile due to the increased vermouth.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a mixing glass, combine 2.5 ounces of gin and 0.5 ounce of dry vermouth.
Step 3.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the mixture.
Step 4.
- Empty the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass.
Step 5.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled cocktail glass.
Step 6.
- Garnish with an olive or a twist of lemon peel.
Ingredients
2.5 ounces Gin
0.5 ounce Dry Vermouth
1 Olive (garnish)
1 Lemon twist (garnish)
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