Name: Dry Martini (2:1 ratio) Wet
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Gin; 30 ml Dry vermouth; 2 dash Orange bitters

Ingredients

2 fl oz

Hayman's London Dry Gin (from freezer)

1 fl oz

Strucchi Dry Vermouth (chilled)

2 dash

Orange Bitters by Angostura (optional)

How to make

Glass

Prepare

Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.

Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist &/or skewered chilled green olive.

Method

STIR all ingredients with ice.

FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

Express lemon zest twist over cocktail &/or garnish with skewered olive.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Dry Martini (2:1 ratio) Wet contains 167 calories

Alcohol content:

1.7 standard drinks
26.32% alc./vol. (52.64° proof)
23.9 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Dry vermouth — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Gallery

Dry Martini (2:1 ratio) Wet lifestyle image

Comments & Discussion

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Rob San 18w

The way my wife loves them but with orange twist/oils visibly floating.

John CARR Premium Member 22w

Purely in the interests of science, working through some of the martini ratios this evening - and with a fresh bottle of fords 😉. Working from drier to sweeter, naturally. As per previous comments, it’s almost like there’s a jump in sweet spot from ‘definitely dry’ to’ definitely wet’. Started at popular favourite 5:1 one dash orange bitters as per Simon ford’s preference, very definitely a boozy and classically dry martini, without being bone dry. 3:1 unhappy medium, 2:1 gin lacing the richness and sweetness of the vermouth. Almost creamy and reminiscent of a vermouth cocktail itself. All personal taste of course, and depending on the mood, season, weather, whether or not ww3 appears imminent… now to try the 1:1.

Chris Dimal 40w

Sad that this is only 4.5*. Should be 5*+ in my opinion, not only from a personal taste, but instead this is a largely preferred ratio by many people just like the 5:1. The right amount of vermouth to the gin and the best balance with a lot of rounding the vermouth does. It's like the gin's botanicals are wrapped by a blanket of softness and subtle sweetness of the vermouth's winey character and botanicals. I split my vermouth between a citrusy vermouth and a more classic one (Dolin) with a 45%+ ABV gin (recommended for best results, in my case Finbury 47, an absolute bargain).

John CARR Premium Member 22w

Excellent description, thanks Chris. The blending of ingredients sounds absolutely delicious.

Chris Dimal 21w

Thank you John. I since do the vermouth part with 25ml of Dolin Dry and 5 ml of Cocchi Americano. A little bit more unorthodox and sweeter, but again, delectable, in my humble opinion.

John Hinojos Premium Member 3y

This is a very delicious martini. The ingredients mix well together and the hint of the orange bitters add a nice hint.

Vera Lycaon 4y

A personal favorite, as far as Martinis go - best with the orange bitters, a lemon twist and stirred until you get bored before straining it out.

Stuart Reeve 4y

I like this ratio, but prefer half of the Vermouth to be extra dry, and the other half sweet. I find this gives a depth of flavour, especially when shaken.

David M. Premium Member 5y

Wanted to experience a “wetter” Martini than I usually drink. A bit too wet for me. I’ll have to try 3:1 next.

Hunter Newsome 4y

I say go for the 1:1 or 2:1.5 ratio. You may be surprised. I usually prefer a 5:1 Martini but those recipes somehow come out better balanced than the 2:1 ratio.