Best 20 Martini Recipes
Prepare to embark on a captivating culinary journey as we delve into the world of creating the perfect Martini. This timeless cocktail, with its sophisticated allure and versatility, has captured the hearts of cocktail enthusiasts for centuries. Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of a Dry Martini or the refreshing complexity of a Dirty Martini, this article will guide you through the essential steps and provide expert tips to elevate your Martini-making skills. With careful selection of ingredients, precise balance of flavors, and meticulous attention to detail, you'll discover the secrets to crafting Martinis that are both elegant and unforgettable.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
DIRTY MARTINI
This is a Martini for olive lovers. It can be served on the rocks, or chilled.
Provided by SCOTT HOLLERN
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 1m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a mixing glass, combine vodka, dry vermouth, brine and olives. Pour into a glass over ice. Either drink on the rocks, or strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 538.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
VODKA MARTINI COCKTAIL
Vodka replaces gin in this variation of the classic martini. Shake until ice cold and serve up in a chilled martini glass.
Provided by Home Happy Hour
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 4m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine vodka and dry vermouth in a cocktail mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with three olives on a toothpick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 134.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
APPLE MARTINI
This icy-cold appletini recipe is very refreshing with a nice hint of sour. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add the vodka, apple liqueur and lemon juice. Cover and shake for 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. If desired, garnish with apple.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CHOCOLATE MARTINI COCKTAIL
This liquid dessert combines chocolate-flavored liqueurs with vodka and half-and-half for a boozy and decadent drink.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine chocolate liqueur, creme de cacao, vodka, half-and-half, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 45.5 mg, Sugar 43.6 g
ESPRESSO MARTINI COCKTAIL
Who says you can't get a jolt of caffeine with your cocktail? Add a shot of espresso to this chocolatey drink for an added pick-me-up.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, creme de cacao, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 8.5 mg, Sugar 31.3 g
PUMPKIN SPICE MARTINI
A fun, delicious cocktail for your next holiday gathering. A good friend shared this great idea!
Provided by Shecan2cook
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour the vanilla flavored vodka, Irish cream liqueur, and pumpkin flavored liqueur into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 13 mg, Sugar 36.2 g
EXTRA-DIRTY MARTINI
Dashes of olive brine give the classic extra-dirty martini a salty edge.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Yield Makes 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, olive brine, and vermouth; shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with olives.
CRANBERRY MARTINI
I had this cranberry martini recipe at a holiday party and everyone loved it. The cranberry juice mixes nicely with the liquor. It's a perfect smooth drink.
Provided by Ed Grivner
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine vodka, orange liqueur, vermouth, cranberry juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously to chill. Pour into martini glasses, and serve. Garnish with cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 5.4 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
DIRTY MARTINI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Fill a shaker with ice. Add 1 ounce olive juice and 2 ounces each gin and dry vermouth. Shake well, then strain into a martini glass. Add a dash of bitters and garnish with an olive.
CLASSIC MARTINI
Provided by Food Network
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour ice, vodka and vermouth into a glass shaker. Shake and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with olives or lemon twist.
LEMON DROP MARTINI
Very elegant, and so easy to make - you will love this lemon and lime vodka drink.
Provided by Dale W.
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Moisten the edges of a martini glass with a little lime juice, and then dip moistened edges into sugar. Place lemon zest strip in glass.
- Combine vodka, lime juice, sweet and sour mix, and ice in a shaker. Shake vigorously, and strain into a martini glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
MARTINI
Martinis recipes can be made with either vodka or gin. Our taste panel's preference was for the gin, but try them both and decide for yourself. Be warned, this is a strong and serious drink. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add gin and vermouth; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PERFECT LEMON MARTINI
Time to relax with a refreshing lemon drop martini! The combination of tart lemon and sweet liqueur will tingle your taste buds. -Marilee Anker, Chatsworth, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using lemon slice, moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass; set lemon aside. Sprinkle sugar on a plate; hold glass upside down and dip rim into sugar. Discard remaining sugar on plate. Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add vodka, limoncello and lemon juice; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lemon slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
COSMO-STYLE POMEGRANATE MARTINI
Similar to a Cosmopolitan, but uses pomegranate juice.
Provided by Kim
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour the vodka, Cointreau, pomegranate juice, and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 2.5 mg, Sugar 40.3 g
DIRTY MARTINI
It s just wonderfull if you like really dry-strong flavor drinks, and the olive juice give it a great salty-olive taste. It s from every bar you go, it s the way they made it.
Provided by Daniela Zukerman
Categories Beverages
Time 3m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients (except the olive) in a coctail mixer with 2 ice cubes.
- Put it in a frozen martini glass and the olive on a wooden stick.
WORLD'S GREATEST MARTINI
Use a good quality gin in this adult beverage. A twist of lemon zest is an alternative to the olive garnish.
Provided by Bill Hyde
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Martini Recipes
Time 3m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill cocktail shaker with fresh ice cubes. Add about 1/2 ounce each dry and sweet vermouth. Shake enough to coat ice and pour off liquid. Add eight ounces gin to coated ice in shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into four chilled Martini glasses, garnish with pimiento-stuffed olive and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 8.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
KEY LIME PIE MARTINI
Steps:
- Pour the graham cracker crumbs in a shallow dish. Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a martini glass and roll the edge in the graham cracker crumbs. Chill the glass for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
- Combine the vanilla vodka, key lime liqueur, pineapple juice, and cream in a shaker. Fill the shaker half full with ice and shake until well blended. Pour into prepared martini glass, garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
APPLE MARTINI
This is a vodka martini with a summer twist!
Provided by Leah C.
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour the vodka, schnapps, lemonade, and soda into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a lime wedge and maraschino cherry to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 22.3 g
CLASSY LEMON DROP MARTINI
This is my signature lemon drop martini recipe - classic and refreshing!
Provided by JillA93
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine vodka, citrus vodka, lemonade, limoncello, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 10 to 20 seconds.
- Pour mixture into 4 martini glasses and garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 5.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT MARTINI
Super quick and tasty grapefruit martini! Serve immediately with a lemon or grapefruit rind garnish if preferred.
Provided by KAC2
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour sugar onto a small plate. Wet the rim of a martini glass with cold water; dip rim in the sugar to coat.
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice; pour in grapefruit juice, vodka, and triple sec. Cover shaker with lid and shake. Strain and pour mixture into prepared martini glass.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 2.8 mg, Sugar 24.6 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality gin and vermouth. This will make a big difference in the taste of your martini.
- Chill your gin and vermouth before using. This will help to create a smooth, refreshing martini.
- Use a clean glass. A dirty glass will make your martini taste bad.
- Add a twist of lemon or an olive to your martini. This will add a bit of flavor and garnish to your drink.
- Experiment with different ratios of gin and vermouth. The classic ratio is 2:1 gin to vermouth, but you can adjust this to your own taste.
- Don't over-stir your martini. Stirring too much will bruise the gin and make your martini cloudy.
- Serve your martini immediately. A martini is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
The martini is a classic cocktail that is enjoyed by people all over the world. With its simple ingredients and elegant presentation, the martini is a versatile drink that can be enjoyed in a variety of settings. Whether you are looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot day or a sophisticated cocktail to serve at a party, the martini is a great choice. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cocktail, give the martini a try.
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