Vodka Martini
Ingredients
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1 ½ Parts Absolut Vodka45 ml Absolut Vodka1.5 oz Absolut Vodka
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⅙ Parts Dry Vermouth5 ml Dry Vermouth0.16666 oz Dry Vermouth
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1 Twist Lemon Zest1 Twist Lemon Zest1 Twist Lemon Zest
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1 Whole Green Olive1 Whole Green Olive1 Whole Green Olive
Step-by-step instructions:
- Fill up a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the Absolut Vodka.
- Add the dry vermouth.
- Gently stir until chilled.
- Strain the mix into an ice-cold cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon zest and a green olive on top. Voila, your vodka martini is ready.
Get ready for a fun dive into the classy world of the Vodka Martini! This iconic drink can be traced back to the early 1900’s. To make this bad boy, all you need is some vodka, a splash of dry vermouth, and a garnish of lemon zest and a green olive. Once mixed and poured into a cocktail glass, you’ll get a bold, crisp taste with a hint of citrus from the lemon zest and a salty kick from the olive. Simple, but oh-so sophisticated, this drink carries a strong and robust vodka flavor, smoothly laced with a dry vermouth. Pure elegance in a glass!
A Vodka Martini with a twist is a Vodka Martini, but instead of adding a traditional olive garnish, you add a strip of lemon zest twisted on top. This citrus aromatics add a burst of freshness to the drink.