Reverse Martini
A Martini with the proportions flipped: mostly vermouth, a little gin. Julia Child's favourite.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Dry vermouth
- 30 ml Gin
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Reverse 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.
Reverse Martini FAQ
What's in a Reverse Martini?
60 ml dry vermouth, 30 ml gin, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Reverse Martini?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Reverse 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 Reverse 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.
