Vodka Martini
The Vodka Martini is a very strong vodka spirit-forward cocktail, herbal on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 26 out of 100
- Herbal
- 59 out of 100
- Boozy
- 87 out of 100
How to make a Vodka Martini
To make a Vodka Martini, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz vodka and ¾ oz dry vermouth. Garnish with olive.
You'll need
- Vodka1½ oz
- Dry Vermouth¾ oz
- Olivegarnish
Make it dirty. A splash of olive brine turns it into the Dirty Martini. Works with gin or vodka.
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add vodka and dry vermouth to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
- 6
Garnish with an olive.
Why shake? A hard shake chills the drink quickly and blends everything evenly.
Vodka Martini questions
What does a Vodka Martini taste like, and is it sweet?
Not really: it's mostly herbal, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 26% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Vodka Martini?
About 26% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Vodka Martini and a Dirty Martini?
Both use vodka and dry vermouth. The Dirty Martini uses olive brine. The Vodka Martini is the stronger of the two.
Should a Vodka Martini be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: a hard shake chills and dilutes it quickly.
What glass do you serve a Vodka Martini in?
A cocktail glass.