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50/50 Martini

An equal parts gin and vermouth martini for a lighter more balanced drink

ginEasy~20% ABV
MethodStirGlassMartini GlassIcenoneGarnishlemon twist
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1Β½ ozlondon dry gin
  • 1Β½ ozdry vermouth
  • lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Chill a martini glass.
  2. 2Combine gin and vermouth in mixing glass with ice.
  3. 3Stir for 30 seconds.
  4. 4Strain into chilled glass.
  5. 5Express and garnish with lemon twist.
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History & Origin

The 50/50 Martini represents a return to earlier Martini ratios before the very dry style became dominant. This equal-parts approach creates a lower-ABV more vermouth-forward cocktail popular in modern craft bars.

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