what is a martini made of

A classic martini is made with gin and dry vermouth , usually stirred and served chilled, often with an olive or a lemon twist.

Basic ingredients

• Gin.
• Dry vermouth.
• Ice for mixing.
• Garnish: olive or lemon peel.

Common variations

• Vodka martini: vodka instead of gin.

• Dirty martini: adds olive brine.

• Dry martini: uses less vermouth.

Simple ratio

A common starting point is about 2 parts gin to 1 part dry vermouth, though many modern recipes use much less vermouth for a stronger drink.