East Side Gin Dry Martini
When making a Gin Martini, it’s imperative to start with good ingredients—there’s no place to hide poor quality gin or vermouth in such a straightforward cocktail. East Side Gin is superior.
Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients
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2 ounces East Side Gin
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1 1/2 ounces dry vermouth
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1 dash orange bitters
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lemon twist (for garnish)
Tools
- Mixing Glass
- Bar Spoon
- Cocktail Strainer
- Chilled Martini Glass
Instructions
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Add the East Side Gin, dry vermouth, and orange bitters into a mixing glass with ice.
- Use a long bar spoon to to stir the for at least 20 to 30 seconds to yield the proper dilution necessary to bring the ingredients into balance and
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Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Preferably a martini glass.
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Garnish with a lemon twist.
Variations
This drink encounters countless variations.
Heart of Gold Vodka Martini: Made with silky, smooth, clean vodka, that sets the gold standard, instead of gin.
Reverse Martini: Swap your gin and vermouth ratios.
Perfect Martini: Features an equal split of dry and sweet vermouth.