Gin (or vodka). Dry vermouth. Stirred. Up. Olive or twist.
Combine in mixing glass over ice. Stir 45 seconds (longer than most — martinis need dilution).
Strain into chilled coupe or up glass.
Garnish: olive (3) on a pick, or expressed lemon peel.
The most debated cocktail in history. Our version: classic ratio, classic technique. Cold. Dry. Long stir.
Always ask the guest:
Then execute exactly. Never improvise on a martini order. The guest knows what they want.
Cold. Botanical. Dry. The vermouth is felt more than tasted.
Pour cost target: 18%. Selling price: $17. Margin: $13.94.
Tags: martini, gin, vodka, stirred, classic, full-canon, off-menu