The Flawless Perfect Martini
A true bartender’s secret. The "Perfect" Martini isn't just an adjective—it's a classic recipe using equal parts sweet and dry vermouth for an incredibly balanced sip.
Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! When you order a "Perfect" Martini at a high-end cocktail bar, you aren't just asking for a well-made drink. "Perfect" refers to a specific, historic recipe that splits the vermouth equally between sweet and dry. This creates a deeply complex, slightly softer, and beautifully aromatic variation of the classic Gin Martini.
Recipe Details
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Prep Time: 3 Minutes
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Servings: 1 Drink
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Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
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2 oz Premium London Dry Gin
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1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
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1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
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1-2 dashes Orange bitters
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Ice for stirring
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GND Yellow Lemon Slices for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Chill your glass: Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for a few minutes.
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Combine: In a mixing glass, add the gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters.
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Stir: Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir smoothly for about 30 seconds until ice-cold.
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Strain: Strain into your chilled glass.
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Garnish: Express the oils from a fresh lemon peel if desired, and float a stunning dehydrated yellow lemon slice on top.
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