The Sleuth's Martini

No offense to Mr. Bond, but I prefer my martinis stirred not shaken. This martini is served in a Nick and Nora glass, garnished with a lemon twist. The lemon twist is prepared by soaking the lemon in hot water to remove any wax coating. This classic martini recipe ensures a full-potency, elegant cocktail experience.

The Sleuth's Martini

A classic martini recipe stirred, not shaken, and served in a Nick and Nora glass, garnished with a lemon twist.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Ice cubes
  • 2 1/2 fl oz London Dry gin, very cold
  • 3/4 fl oz dry vermouth
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail mixing glass half full of ice.
  2. Place several ice cubes in a Nick and Nora glass to chill the vessel.
  3. Add the cold gin, vermouth, and bitters to the mixing glass and stir gently.
  4. Cut a 2-inch strip of lemon peel using a Y-style peeler.
  5. Discard the ice from the Nick and Nora glass and run the lemon peel around the rim.
  6. Strain the martini into the glass and serve immediately.