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Dry Martini (10:1 ratio)

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (62)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 1⁄2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1⁄4 fl oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura (optional)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Method

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of Fragata Green Olive or twist.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Dry Martini (10:1 ratio) contains 174 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 30.75% alc./vol. (61.49° proof)
  • 25.5 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

See the History and Evolution of the Dry Martini.

Review

If you are going to shake, rather than stir, a Martini (yes, it then becomes a Bradford) then this 10:1 ratio works rather well as there's something about shaking a Dry Martini that amplifies the vermouth notes meaning that shaken Martinis need less vermouth. When stirred, this is a very dry Dry Martini.

Variations/similar cocktails

Other Dry Martini ratios, from 1:1 to 15:1 parts gin to vermouth.

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Comments & Discussion

Tuber Magnatum Premium Member
Follow up: So tried this again but stirred rather than shaken. This is indeed very dry vs the shaken version as commented on below. I like this even more! Used Monkey 47 gin and Dolin vermouth. A garnish of lemon and the optional orange bitters really made this pop. My new new go to Martini!
score: 2
Tuber Magnatum Premium Member
In general, I prefer cocktails with a little sweet so I thought I would prefer a wet martini over dry. However, neither a 4:1 or Difford's preferred 5:1 worked for me. This 10:1 though is a game changer; very tasty. I'm not sure why it took so long to go dry! (Note: Without apology, I shook this.)
score: 4
John Hinojos Premium Member
I agree with James Bond. Shaken is great. We had no issues with cloudiness of the martini. The key with the martini is that it must be cold. Whether shaken or stirred, you need to get it cold and use prime ingredients. Loved this.
score: 3
Tuber Magnatum Premium Member
Agree, cold is key! I was fortunate enough to have some liquid nitrogen which I had sourced for a sorbet I was making for a "gourmet" dinner I was cajoled into cooking. As per Dave Arnold's instructions I chilled a glass albeit to excess (the martini actually froze to the sides of the glass while the stem remained room temperature!). Absolutely amazing.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Have you tried the Frozen Martini? It goes into the freezer for 4 hours, but has a bit of saline solution (I use a pinch of salt). Put the glasses in the freezer at the same time. WONDERFUL.
score: 1
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Greg Vlant
Made this with Four Pillars extra dry gin and Noilly Prat dry vermouth and it was perfect. Very smooth, very dry. Thanks for all the cocktail recipes. Always my go to.
score: 4
Alex Ponce de Leon
Shaken? Never ever shake a martini. Was not expecting that here! As we all know, it is to be stirred. Shaking waters it down and makes it cloudy.
score: 2
David Brockley
You don't deserve the downvotes Alex. A shaken martini is an abomination, no matter what James Bond says. That said, it is better than no martini and still likely better than most common cocktails.
score: 3
Garret Brough
People who are new to Martinis might prefer it shaken because it can soften some of those notes that are a little bit rough for them.
score: 4

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