
Artillery
A gin-heavy relative of the martini stirred with a little sweet vermouth and two dashes of bitters. Terse, dry and aptly named.
28% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
140 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar1 1/2 tsp
Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier
- Angostura Bitters· not in your bar2 dashes
Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged
- Gin· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
Instructions
Stir all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Pairs well with
A stiff, vermouth-rich gin drink stands its ground beside salty cured meats:
- Chorizo slices
- Green olives with lemon
- Manchego wedges
- Salted crackers




