Dry Martini Cocktail

Martini is undoubtedly the king of cocktails; sophisticated, simple and possibly the benchmark by which all cocktail bars are measured.

The Dry Martini is a classic cocktail that, like a tailored suit, is timeless. Although the original of the tipple is unclear, the Dry Martini has maintained a place in cocktail history due to being easy to use and endlessly sophisticated. Elegant for the fancy and boozy for the heavy-handed, this potation is truly the everyman’s cocktail.

Despite being one of the most recognizable cocktails in existence, the history of the Martini is far from simple. Believe it or not, no one knows who actually invented the beloved combination of gin and dry vermouth, but there’s no shortage martini recipes, myths and wishful speculation.

A cocktail done right can really show your guests that you care.

Danny Meyer

How To Make Dry Martini at Home

Serves 1 drink

Ingredients

• Cracked Ice
• 2 1/2 ounces London dry gin, such as Beefeater
• 1/2 ounce dry vermouth, preferably Noilly Prat
• Green olive for garnish

Instructions