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Reverse Martini

A vermouth-forward martini with proportions flipped for lower ABV

ginEasy~16% ABV
MethodStirGlassMartini GlassIcenoneGarnishlemon twist
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozdry vermouth
  • 1 ozgin
  • lemon twistgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Chill a martini glass.
  2. 2Add vermouth and gin to mixing glass with ice.
  3. 3Stir for 25-30 seconds.
  4. 4Strain into chilled glass.
  5. 5Express and garnish with lemon twist.
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History & Origin

A modern low-ABV approach that reverses traditional martini ratios making vermouth the star. Popularized in the craft cocktail movement of the 2010s as drinkers sought more sessionable options.

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