Martini Recipe

The Martini is one of the most ubiquitous cocktails, and yet depending on who you ask, preparation methods vary wildly. 

From using gin vs. vodka, to the garnishes you use, martinis are surprisingly versatile. 

Below I’ll show you a classic dry gin martini, and the more common dirty vodka martini.

Classic Dry Martini

You Will Need:

  • 2.5-3 oz. Gin (London Dry works best)
  • .5-1 oz. Dry (White) Vermouth
  • Orange Bitters
  • Lemon (for garnish)

Directions:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker a little more than halfway with ice
  • Add gin and vermouth and a dash of orange bitters
  • Stir vigorously (getting the mixture frosty-cold is the goal)
  • Strain into martini glass
  • Garnish with twist of lemon peel
  • ENJOY!

Tips:

  • Vermouth amounts will depend largely on personal preference; try using less than you think is enough at first, taste, and adjust accordingly
  • Some people even rinse the glass with vermouth, pouring it out before the other spirits enter the glass!
  • If you don’t have orange bitters on hand, don’t worry, your martini will still be delicious.

Dirty Vodka Martini

Delicious Dirty Martini Fixings!

What You Will Need:

  • 2.5-3 oz.Vodka
  • .5 oz. Dry Vermouth
  • .5 oz. Olive Brine
  • Green Olives (for garnish)

Directions:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker a little more than halfway with ice
  • Add vodka and vermouth and a dash of olive juice (to taste)
  • Stir vigorously
  • Strain into martini glass
  • Garnish with olives, usually 1-3 (as many as you like!)
  • ENJOY!

Tips:

  • For the hardcore dirty martini fan, we offer olive brine sold by itself, so you don’t run out before the olives do!

Martini Ingredient Recommendations:

Gin:

  • Budget: New Amsterdam, Monopolowa, Tanqueray, Broker’s
  • Mid-Shelf: Tanqueray Ten, Walter Collective, Aria, Deluxe
  • Top-tier: Barr Hill, Nikka, Hven

Vodka:

  • Budget: Sobieski, Monopolowa
  • Mid-Shelf: Tito’s, Crater Lake, North Sister
  • Top-tier: Hven, Jewel of Russia

Vermouth:

  • Dolin
  • Vaya

Olives:

  • Sausalito (Blue cheese-stuffed are amazing!)

Kentucky Mule Recipe

The Kentucky Mule is a Southern twist on the classic Moscow Mule cocktail.

This refreshing drink stands out from the crowd thanks to its unique presentation in a frosty copper mug. 

For the Kentucky Mule, You’ll Need: (With recommendations!)

  • Copper Mug (Definitely not necessary, but advised!)
  • 1.5-2.5 oz. Bourbon (Rye or other American whiskey will do) (Bang-for-your-buck: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond. Mid-shelfer: Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, or Russel’s Reserve. Top tier: Angel’s Envy, E.H. Taylor, or Balcones)
  • .5-1.5 oz. Lime Juice
  • 6 oz. Ginger Beer (I love Bundaberg, but Cock n’ Bull is the original!)
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Directions:

  • Fill Copper Mug a little more than half way with ice
  • Pour whiskey and lime juice together into Mug
  • Top off with Ginger Beer to taste
  • Garnish with lime wedge
  • ENJOY!

For the vodka fan, try the original! See our Moscow Mule Recipe for an awesome Mule!

For tequila lovers, check out our Mexican Mule recipe!

Moscow Mule ingredients

Moscow Mule Recipe

The Moscow Mule, despite its name, is a classically American cocktail.

This refreshing drink stands out from the crowd thanks to its unique presentation in a frosty copper mug. 

Dreamed up in the 1940’s, this drink technically belongs to the “buck” family of cocktails -a drink consisting of spirit, ginger beer (or ale), and citrus-, and can be endlessly tweaked depending on what spirits and ingredients you prefer. 

For the classic Moscow Mule, You’ll Need: (With recommendations!)

  • Copper Mug (Definitely not necessary, but advised!)
  • 1.5-2.5 oz. Vodka (Bang-for-your-buck: Sobieski. Mid-shelfer: Tito’s or Crater Lake. Top tier: Hven or Jewel of Russia)
  • .5-1.5 oz. Lime Juice
  • 6 oz. Ginger Beer (I love Bundaberg, but Cock n’ Bull is the original!)
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Directions:

  • Fill Copper Mug a little more than half way with ice
  • Pour vodka and lime juice together into Mug
  • Top off with Ginger Beer to taste
  • Garnish with lime wedge
  • ENJOY!

For tequila lovers, check out our Mexican Mule recipe!

For the whiskey fan, replace vodka with whiskey! See our Kentucky Mule Recipe for a truly awesome Kentucky Mule!