Ingredients: Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice. Drinkware: Cocktail glass. Method: Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes. Stir well. Strain into chilled martini cocktail glass. Notes: Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with green olives if requested. 60 ml (2.0 US fl oz) gin, 10 ml (0.34 US fl oz) dry vermouth

**Dry-Martini - Cocktail** Master the epitome of classic **Cocktails** with the sophisticated **Dry Martini**, a deceptively simple yet iconic **Spirit-Forward** drink. This refined **Cocktail** is all about the quality of its two key ingredients: botanical **Gin** and dry **vermouth**. The "dry" refers to using dry **vermouth** and often a higher ratio of **Gin** to **vermouth**, resulting in a crisp, clean, and potent sip. It’s traditionally **Stirred** over ice (never shaken for a clear, silky texture) and **Served Up** in a chilled martini **Cocktail glass**. **Ingredients:** * 60 ml (2.0 US fl oz) gin * 10 ml (0.34 US fl oz) dry vermouth **Preparation:** 1. Chill your martini **Cocktail glass** thoroughly. You can place it in the freezer or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink. 2. In a mixing glass, add ice cubes. Large ice cubes are best as they melt slower. 3. Pour the **gin** and dry **vermouth** into the mixing glass. 4. **Stir well** with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the mixture precisely. Stirring, not shaking, is essential to maintain the drink's clarity and silky texture. 5. Empty the chilled martini **Cocktail glass**. 6. **Strain** the mixture into the chilled glass. 7. **Garnish** as requested (traditionally a lemon twist or green olives). 8. Serve **Straight up**, without ice. **Notes and Tips:** * The ratio of **Gin** to dry **vermouth** can vary greatly based on preference. A "Dry Martini" typically uses less **vermouth** (like this 6:1 ratio), while a "Wet Martini" uses more. A "Bone Dry Martini" might just rinse the glass with **vermouth** before discarding it. * Using a quality **Gin** and fresh dry **vermouth** is crucial. Keep your opened **vermouth** in the refrigerator. * Proper **Stirred** is key to the texture and clarity. Don't shake a Martini! * For a lemon twist garnish, use a sharp peeler or knife to remove a piece of zest, then express the oils over the drink before adding the twist to the glass. For olives, use good quality green olives (often specified as unstuffed). **History or Origin:** The origin of the **Martini Cocktail** is somewhat murky, with several theories placing its creation in the late 19th or early 20th century, potentially evolving from drinks like the Martinez. The **Dry Martini**, with its increasing emphasis on **Gin** and less **vermouth**, became particularly popular in the mid-20th century, championed by figures like James Bond and solidifying its status as a symbol of sophistication. **Visual Description:** Served **Straight up** in its iconic chilled martini **Cocktail glass**, the **Dry Martini** is a crystal-clear drink, a testament to being properly **Stirred**. Its pale golden or entirely clear hue is elegant and understated. The garnish – a bright lemon twist or plump green olives – provides the visual accent. **Conclusion:** For a crisp, clean, and timeless **Spirit-Forward Cocktail**, the **Dry Martini** is the ultimate test of a bartender's skill and a drinker's palate. Its simple blend of **Gin** and **Vermouth**, **Stirred** to perfection and **Served Up**, is a sophisticated sip that never goes out of style. Embrace the classic and enjoy this iconic **Martini-Style Cocktail**.