Fifty-Fifty Martini
Equal parts gin and dry vermouth. Softer and lower in alcohol than a dry Martini.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 24% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 45 ml Dry vermouth
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 45 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Use fresh vermouth. It is half the drink.
About the Fifty-Fifty Martini
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Fifty-Fifty Martini FAQ
What's in a Fifty-Fifty Martini?
45 ml gin, 45 ml dry vermouth, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Fifty-Fifty Martini?
About 24% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Fifty-Fifty Martini?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Fifty-Fifty Martini in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
