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Classic Martini

Published: Mar 25, 2022 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 14 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Enjoy the classic flavors of the classic martini, made with this easy recipe with vodka or gin.

Closeup pour of classic martini into martini glass

A Classic Martini Recipe to Enjoy Anytime

When’s the perfect time to enjoy a classic martini? After dinner, before you go out… or right after a business meeting, Mad Men-style? Okay, let’s be real, those dudes would’ve been enjoying several martinis during the meeting. (And then take a nap afterward. In the middle of the day.) Lol. In my book, you’re clear to enjoy today’s classic martini, anytime. 🙂 So are you ready to shake this? Let’s do it!

Everything You Need to Make the Perfect Classic Martini

Think you need a bajillion cocktail tools to make the perfect classic martini? Think again. You can pick up a cocktail shaker set like this one, a few bottles of your favorite liquor accoutrements, and you’re good to go. See for yourself:

  • Vodka or Gin – take your pick
  • Dry Vermouth
  • Optional: Orange or Aromatic Bitters
  • Ice
  • Lemons to make a lemon twist, or olives and a skewer to make an olive skewer
  • Cocktail Shaker Set

What is a Classic Martini?

A classic martini is an alcohol-based cocktail made with vodka or gin, dry vermouth, and sometimes, an optional dash of optional orange or aromatic bitters. Vodka or gin, dry vermouth and the optional component are added to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, then strained into a martini glass. This martini is usually topped with a lemon twist or olives.

Classic martini recipe served in a chilled glass with a lemon twist

How to Make a Classic Martini

Here, we’ll go into depth with exactly how to make a classic martini. Ready? Let’s shake this!

Using a jigger, measure out gin or vodka and dry vermouth into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Optionally, add in a dash of orange or aromatic bitters.

Strain into a martini glass.

Top with a lemon twist or a skewer of olives.

Sip and enjoy!

Tell me the Difference between a Classic Gin Martini, a Classic Vodka Martini, and a Classic Dirty Martini

There’s just a small difference between two of these martini types, and a bigger difference between the first two and the last one. Here goes:

Classic Gin Martini

  • Made with gin and dry vermouth
  • Shaken with ice
  • Optionally, adding in a dash of orange or aromatic bitters

Classic Vodka Martini

  • Made with vodka and dry vermouth
  • Shaken with ice
  • Optionally, adding in a dash of orange or aromatic bitters

Classic Dirty Martini

  • Made with gin or vodka, olive juice or brine, and dry vermouth
  • Shaken with ice

Classic Gin Martini vs. Classic Vodka Martini

The only difference is in the type of alcohol used: the classic gin martini uses gin, while the classic vodka martini uses vodka.

Gin Martini & Vodka Martini vs. Dirty Martini

Now that you know that the Classic Gin Martini and Classic Vodka Martini are essentially the same cocktail, but differ just in the one kind of alcohol used (gin or vodka), we can move onto the Classic Dirty Martini. A dirty martini is made with gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine or juice. The olive brine or juice represent the “dirty” component of the martini. A classic martini features a clear liquid, while the dirty martini is cloudy from the olive brine or juice, hence the name. Sooo… why is the classic martini in these photos a bit cloudy? I had just shaken the sucker and it was super, duper chilled—so it’s fogging up the martini glass and only appearing cloudy. 😉

Straining classic vodka martini from shaker into garnished martini glass

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Tools You Need

  • Cocktail shaker set
  • Large martini glasses – make double the recipe to fill one of these glasses.
  • stainless steel skewers

Shake, Sip and Enjoy

Having fun shaking up all these cocktails with me? 🙂 Be sure to let me know if you’d like me to make a specific cocktail you have in mind. 😉 ‘Til then, we’ll virtually shake, sip and enjoy these cocktails together.

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Classic Martini


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 1 martini 1x
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Enjoy the classic flavors of the classic martini, made with this easy recipe with vodka or gin. It’s so simple and easy to make!


Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ oz gin or vodka
  • ½ oz dry vermouth or to taste
  • optional: dash of orange or aromatic bitters
  • ice
  • lemon twist or 1-3 olives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake until well mixed and chilled.
  3. Strain into a martini glass.
  4. Drop a lemon twist or olive skewer into the glass. Sip and enjoy!

Equipment

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Notes

For a large martini: double recipe for 1 large martini to fill something like this large martini glass.

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drinks, Cocktails
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: classic martini recipe, classic gin martini, classic vodka martini

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  1. Cathy says

    April 5, 2022

    This looks absolutely perfect!

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 5, 2022

      Thank you, Cathy!

      Reply
  2. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says

    March 27, 2022

    I love this classic martini! Looks incredible!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 28, 2022

      Thanks Beti!

      Reply
  3. katerina @ diethood.com says

    March 27, 2022

    Yes, please! It sounds fabulous!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 28, 2022

      It is! Sometimes you just need a classic cocktail to hit the spot.

      Reply
  4. Catalina says

    March 26, 2022

    Oh yes! Classic Martini at home is exactly what I need! I have the perfect place to have it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 28, 2022

      That’s awesome! Cheers! 🍸

      Reply
  5. Sandra says

    March 25, 2022

    I love that it is so simple to make but tastes perfect! I will definitely make it again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 28, 2022

      Woohoo! So glad to hear it!

      Reply
  6. Dorothy Reinhold says

    March 25, 2022

    It is a classic for a reason! This sounds perfect

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 28, 2022

      Agreed! 😊

      Reply
  7. Beth says

    March 25, 2022

    This sounds delicious. I’ve had all kinds of super fruity fancy cocktails, but for my money, nothing beats a classic.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 28, 2022

      I know, there’s just something so sophisticated and timeless about a classic martini, isn’t there?

      Reply

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