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

Dry Martini (2:1 ratio) Wet
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Glass:

Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
2 fl oz	Hayman's London Dry Gin
1 fl oz	Strucchi Dry Vermouth
2 dash	Orange Bitters by Angostura optional

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Prepare:

Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist &/or skewered chilled green olive.

How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice.
FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish:

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

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Dry vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

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Review:

A generous measure of vermouth to two of gin, hence this two-to-one formular Martini is known as a 'Wet'.

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AKA: Wet Martini

History:

Reputed to be a favourite of King Charles III.

See: Dry Martini history.

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

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John CARR

10th April at 15:15

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

11th December 2025 at 17:10

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

10th April at 15:17

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

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John Hinojos

10th November 2022 at 01:14

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

Vera Lycaon

15th June 2022 at 11:22

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

4th November 2021 at 19:36

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.

11th February 2021 at 06:10

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

12th August 2022 at 18:04

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.

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