Smoky Martini
A dry Martini with peated Scotch instead of vermouth. Smoky and bold.
Stirred · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 34% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 7.5 ml Islay Scotch
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 7.5 ml Islay Scotch into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Smoky Martini
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Smoky Martini FAQ
What's in a Smoky Martini?
60 ml gin, 7.5 ml islay scotch, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Smoky Martini?
About 34% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Smoky 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 Smoky Martini in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
