Description
Made up of equal parts gin and vermouth, the 50/50 martini is a modern twist on a classic that places flavor over strength in a cocktail.
Ingredients
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50/50 Martini
- 1 1/2 ounces gin
- 1 1/2 ounces dry vermouth
- Optional: dash orange bitters
Garnish
- Lemon twist, olive skewer, etc.
Instructions
- Chill martini glass in the freezer.
- Add gin, dry vermouth, and (if using) orange bitters to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Alternately, you can place the ingredients in a mixing glass.
- If using the cocktail shaker, shake until chilled. If using the mixing glass, stir until well mixed and chilled.
- Remove chilled glass from freezer. Strain the 50/50 mixture into the glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist, olive skewer, or garnish of choice. Sip and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Drinks
- Method: Chill
