Martini

Method

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1. Fill a martini glass with ice and cold water to chill it while you mix the drink.

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2. Put the gin and vermouth in a mixing glass and fill it two-thirds with ice.

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3. Stir steadily for 30 to 40 seconds, until the outside of the mixing glass is frosted.

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4. Tip the ice and water out of the chilled glass and strain the drink into it.

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5. Twist the lemon peel over the surface to release its oils, rub it around the rim and drop it in, or add an olive on a pick.

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Chef’s Tips

• Stir and chill the glass. A martini is only gin and vermouth, and it has to be very cold.
• Use fresh vermouth and keep it in the fridge once opened. Stale vermouth tastes of sherry and vinegar and ruins the drink.
• Change the ratio to suit you: 3 to 1 for a wetter martini, 8 to 1 for a drier one, and a spoonful of olive brine for a dirty one.

Pairing Suggestions

• Olives and salted almonds
• Oysters
• Smoked salmon canapes

Storage & Reheating

Made to order. The gin and vermouth can be pre-mixed with a little water and kept in the freezer, and the drink is poured straight from the bottle.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.