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The Cold Martini
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The Cold Martini

A martini is mostly about temperature. Put the gin and the glasses in the freezer an hour before, stir with plenty of ice, and it will be the coldest, cleanest drink of the night. Use a pinch more vermouth if you like it softer.

2 drinksYield
EasyDifficulty

What you'll need

  • 5 oz gin, kept in the freezer (150 ml)
  • 1 oz dry vermouth (30 ml)
  • 1 dash orange bitters, optional
  • lemon twists or olives

How to make it

  1. Put the glasses in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Fill a mixing glass with ice, add the gin, vermouth and bitters, and stir for 30 seconds.

  3. Strain into the frozen glasses and garnish.

  4. Glass: Frozen martini glasses. Garnish: A lemon twist or three olives.

Chef's secrets

Vermouth is wine; refrigerate it after opening.

Stirring, not shaking, keeps it clear and silky.

Good to know

Make ahead

Keep the gin and glasses frozen; stir to order.