It is a dry and aromatic cocktail with notes of juniper (Gin) and a slightly bitter side (Dry Vermouth) which is served very cold in a Martini-type glass.
The Dry Martini is a Short Drink (Small quantity, High in alcohol, Served without ice).
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Classic Recipe: Shaker or Spoon?There are two ways to make this cocktail: with a shaker or with a mixing glass and a spoon. The "spoon" method follows traditional mixology rules, namely that clear cocktails (without fruit juice or cream) are not made in a shaker to avoid over-diluting or clouding the drink. The "shaker" method, James Bond's favorite, results in a colder, more diluted cocktail. ProportionsThe official proportion is 6 cl of Gin to 1 cl of dry vermouth (Martini Blanc can be suitable even if it is not really a "dry" vermouth in the strict sense of the term). It can be "Extra Dry" by halving the volume of Vermouth or "Wet" by doubling it. |
The exact history of the Dry Martini is subject to debate. It is said to have been created in California under the name Martinez with sweet vermouth at the time (1860-70), but it is also said to have been created at the Knickerbocker Hotel in New York in the early 1900s for John D. Rockefeller.
The Martini gained further notoriety in 1953 thanks to the phrase "shaken, not stirred" in Casino Royale. Ironically, James Bond drinks a Vesper, not a classic Dry Martini.
