What ingredients do I need for Vodka Martini?

To make Vodka Martini, you need: 1 ½ oz Vodka, 1 Olive, ¾ oz Dry Vermouth.

How do I make Vodka Martini?

Shake the vodka and vermouth together with a number of ice cubes. Strain into a cocktail glass. Add the olive and serve.

What glass should I use for Vodka Martini?

Vodka Martini is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Is Vodka Martini an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Vodka Martini is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Vodka Martini?

Vodka Martini has an alcohol content of about 25% ABV.

How many calories are in Vodka Martini?

Vodka Martini contains approximately 140 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Vodka Martini?

For Vodka Martini you can swap — Vodka: Gin (adds botanical notes), White Rum (a touch sweeter); Dry Vermouth: Blanc Vermouth (slightly sweeter), Lillet Blanc (lighter, citrusy).

Vodka Martini

Name: Vodka Martini
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Vodka; 1 Olive; ¾ oz Dry Vermouth

Vodka shaken with dry vermouth and strained up with an olive. The cleaner, quieter sibling of the gin martini.

25% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

140 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Vodka

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Vodka1 ½ oz
Olive(optional)1
Dry Vermouth¾ oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Vodka Martini close to the original.

Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Dry Vermouth
- Blanc Vermouth— slightly sweeter
- Lillet Blanc— lighter, citrusy