With my husband Robert’s unique Vodka Martini recipe, you can surprise and wow your friends and family at your next gathering. He’s become known far and wide for his super popular dry martinis, which call for a special ingredient and no vermouth. They are easy to make – and you can even whip up a batch ahead of time!
Classic martinis are typically either garnished with an olive or multiple olives on a skewer for a savory infusion. While ordering your cocktail “with a twist” means that your cocktail will come with a piece of lemon rind giving your martini a bit of a citrusy taste.
What is a Dry Vodka Martini?
Martinis are one of those classic cocktails that never seem to go out of style. The elegant stemmed glass, the pristine clarity of the vodka, and the pop of citrusy color from the lemon zest – all combine together into a deliciously cool, sophistated, iconic drink. Ever since the first time I tried one, vodka martinis have remained one of my favorite cocktails!
In fact, from the time we first started dating, my husband Robert and I have always enjoyed sharing a martini together. Even when we were traveling around the country in our Airstream trailer, Robert often whipped up a scrumptious batch of martinis for us campside. His favorite recipe is his Vodka Martini with a Twist.
How to Make a Lemon Twist
There are many different ways you can make a lemon twist for a martini. Here is Robert’s preferred method:
- Using a vegetable peeler, start near one of a lemon pole and shave downward to get a wide strip of lemon peel. Try to get as little of the white part (the “pith”) as possible, as it’s bitter.
- Cut vertically into smaller (1/8-inch thick) pieces.
Use a separate cocktail strainer to pour the shaken mixture into your chilled martini glasses. Often the strainers built into shakers don’t tend to work very well – and don’t let the ice crystals flow through to the glass.
Classic Martini Cocktail With a Twist | Grey Goose Vodka
FAQ
What does it mean when a vodka martini is up with a twist?
What is a straight up vodka martini?
How do you order a vodka martini with a twist?
What does it mean when someone orders a martini straight up?
How do you make a twist on a vodka martini?
Pour 2 ½ oz. of vodka into a jigger. Add to a mixing glass. Add ½ oz. dry vermouth. Add one dash of Orange bitters. Add ice to the mixing glass and stir. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a strip of preserved lemon. I know my guests will love this “twist” on the classic vodka martini cocktail.
What is a martini with a twist?
Its name, Martini With a Twist is literally what the cocktail is. It’s a martini garnished with a lemon (or citrus) peel twist. The classic martini consists only of two main ingredients: vodka or gin and vermouth. And typically optional ingredients like bitters and olives or citrus peels are used for garnish.
What is a vodka martini straight up?
When a martini is ordered “straight up,” it simply refers to how the cocktail is served. A straight-up martini is shaken or stirred with ice and then strained into a chilled cocktail glass, without any ice. This results in a crisp, cold, and smooth-textured drink.
How do you make a vodka martini?
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the vodka and dry vermouth. Shake well. Strain into two martini glasses. Garnish with the lemon peel twists. This recipe for a classic vodka martini is shaken, not stirred, and, with a very simple twist, the classy cocktail is elevated even higher.