Ingredients
- 60 ml Vodka
- 10 ml Dry vermouth e.g. Noilly Prat, Dolin Dry
- Garnish Lemon twist or olive
Preparation
- Stir ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
- Garnish with lemon twist or olive. Use a peeler or knife to cut a wide strip, avoiding the white pith. Twist it over the drink to release the oils, then drop it in.
Origin Story
The Vodka Martini is a variation of the classic gin martini, gaining popularity in the mid-20th century as vodka became a favored spirit in the United States. Its rise coincided with the cocktail culture of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Seen in
- Casino Royale 2006
Daniel Craig's Bond orders his signature drink with specific instructions.
- GoldenEye 1995
Pierce Brosnan's first Bond film features the classic "shaken, not stirred" line.
- Skyfall 2012
Bond is served a martini on Silva's island, noting it is "perfect."
- The Spy Who Loved Me 1977
Roger Moore's Bond orders his trademark vodka martini aboard the submarine.