Classic
Vodka Martini
2 min.Vodka
Ingredients
- 5.5 cl
- 1.5 cl
- Lemon Twist (optional), Green Olive (optional)Garnish
- MartiniGlass type
Step-by-step
- Pour the vodka and dry vermouth into a mixing glass filled with ice.1
- Stir well for about 20 seconds to chill and dilute the mixture.2
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.3
- Garnish with a lemon twist or green olive, as preferred.4
Flavor profile
- herbalsaltysour
Specs
- Origin
- The vodka martini emerged in the 1950s, coinciding with the rise of vodka's popularity in the United States. Its first known mention is in Ted Saucier's 1951 cocktail guide, 'Bottoms Up.' This period marked a shift in American drinking habits, with vodka becoming a preferred base spirit for various cocktails.History
- The drink is often associated with the character James Bond, who is known for his order of a martini 'shaken, not stirred.' Vodka martinis can be customized with different ratios of vodka to vermouth, depending on personal taste.Trivia
- Ted Saucier, Bottoms UpSource