Perfect Martini
A Martini made with both dry and sweet vermouth. Rounder and slightly sweeter.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 26% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Gin
- 15 ml Dry vermouth
- 15 ml Sweet vermouth
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 50 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Perfect 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.
Perfect Martini FAQ
What's in a Perfect Martini?
50 ml gin, 15 ml dry vermouth, 15 ml sweet vermouth, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Perfect Martini?
About 26% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Perfect 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 Perfect 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.
