
Vodka Martini
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
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Vodka· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Gin — adds botanical notes, White Rum — a touch sweeter
- Olive(optional)· not in your bar1
- Dry Vermouth· not in your bar¾ oz
Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy
Instructions
Shake the vodka and vermouth together with a number of ice cubes.
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Add the olive and serve.
Pairs well with
Cold, clean, and dry — this Martini variation loves briny classics:
- Blue cheese-stuffed olives
- Caviar potato bites
- Smoked almonds
- Pickled onions




