Dry Martini
The benchmark gin-and-vermouth stirred cocktail; all-spirit and crystal clear, it batches beautifully since precise dilution is the only variable to control.
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How to make it
Stirred · Easy · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- 2
Stir for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
- 3
Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- 4
Garnish with lemon twist or olive.
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This example makes 12 servings with added water at 22% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet →
| Ingredient | × 12 | mL |
|---|---|---|
| Gin | 30.0 oz | 887 |
| Dry vermouth | 6.0 oz | 177 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Dry Martini FAQ
What's in a Dry Martini?
A classic Dry Martini is made with gin, dry vermouth. It's stirred and served in a martini glass.
What is the ABV of a Dry Martini?
The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 39.7% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.98 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.
Should I shake or stir a Dry Martini?
Stir it. The Dry Martini is spirit-forward with no citrus, so stirring keeps it silky and crystal-clear.
How do I batch Dry Martinis for a party?
Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.