Ingredients
- 1 ozgin(London dry style preferred)
- 0.25 ozdry vermouth
- 🍋Lemon twist or olive(garnish)
Instructions
- Pre-chill a shot glass or small coupe in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Add gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir briskly for 20-30 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into the frozen glass.
- Express lemon oils over the surface or garnish with a single olive.
- Serve immediately—the small volume warms quickly.
📜 History
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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