Tips for a better mix
- Chill the serving glass before mixing.
OPC ORIGINALS
Dry Martini
Gin · dry vermouth · clean · 5 minutes · Martini
An OPC editorial recipe to start a conversation. gin, dry vermouth, clean. Make it your own, then share the people, place or moment behind your version.
In the glass
Ingredients for 1 drink · Ice as needed
- 60 ml gin
- 10 ml dry vermouth
- Lemon twist or olive
Quantities are scaled from the recipe’s submitted serving count. Ice, unmeasured pinches and garnishes are as needed. For several cocktails, mix in shaker-sized batches.
Jump to the methodFor adults 18+. Drink responsibly.
THE METHOD
Make it, one step at a time.
- 1
Chill the serving glass. Measure the liquid ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice.
- 2
Stir with a long spoon until the drink is very cold and lightly diluted.
- 3
Strain into the serving glass. Add the garnish, if listed.
A VISUAL GUIDE
See the key stages.
Look for these moments as you mix. Follow the written method for quantities and order.
STEP 1
Measure & chill
Chill the serving glass. Measure the liquid ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice.
STEP 2
Stir until cold
Stir with a long spoon until the drink is very cold and lightly diluted.
STEP 3
Strain & finish
Strain into the serving glass. Add the garnish, if listed.
Images show the intended stages and appearance.
BARTENDER’S NOTES & SWAPS
A little help from the OPC bar.
Optional pointers for making it your own while keeping the spirit of the recipe.
Make it your own
- Increase the vermouth to 20 ml for a softer, more aromatic serve.
YOUR TURN