Mini Martini
A perfectly proportioned one-sip Martini that stays ice-cold from first drop to last, delivering all the elegance of the classic in concentrated form.
- 1 ozgin(London dry style preferred)
- ¼ ozdry vermouth
- Lemon twist or olivegarnish
- 1Pre-chill a shot glass or small coupe in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- 2Add gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- 3Stir briskly for 20-30 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- 4Strain into the frozen glass.
- 5Express lemon oils over the surface or garnish with a single olive.
- 6Serve immediately—the small volume warms quickly.
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The mini Martini trend emerged from London's innovative cocktail bars in the early 2020s, with Monica Berg and Alex Kratena at Tayēr + Elementary credited with popularizing the concept. Their One Sip Martini proved that scaling down a classic doesn't diminish its sophistication—it intensifies it. The smaller format ensures optimal temperature from start to finish, solving the eternal problem of the warming Martini. By the mid-2020s, mini Martinis had become a fixture at bars worldwide, appealing to drinkers seeking quality over quantity.
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