In just a couple of years, the Martini drinks will be 150 years old. Over time, the ratio between spirits and dry vermouth has changed - from equal parts to a 9-to-1 ratio today. During Prohibition, the ratio was usually about 2 to 1, making us a bit less dry. (The martini was initially made with gin, but ABSOLUT gives it a clearer taste.)
Recipe. The common martini recipe goes like this: Pour 2 ounces of gin and about 1 ounce of dry vermouth into a mixing glass filled with ice cubes. Stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add a dash of orange or Angostura bitters if desired, and garnish with one green olive or a lemon-peel twist.
In a mixing glass filled with ice cubes, pour the gin and both vermouths. The Spruce Eats / S&C Design Studios. Stir well for at least 30 seconds. The Spruce Eats / S&C Design Studios. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass . The Spruce Eats / S&C Design Studios. Garnish with a lemon twist or skewer of olives. Grab a jigger, a mixing glass, barspoon, strainer, and chilled cocktail glass for this Sweet Martini recipe. I adore Martini glasses so that’s my choice! You’ll need to stir this one quite a bit, depending on how boozy you like this. If you want it sweeter, you can always add a touch of simple syrup or play around with the parts gin and Melon Martini. Absolut Vodka, Melon Liqueur, Simple Syrup, Melon. Martini – Shaken your Way Looking for the perfect martini or try a dry, dirty, shaken, stirred or one of many flavours to fit your mood? Come explore over 100 different variations of the martini. 3PijjRt.