Dry Martini

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As gin distillers, the Martini is the holy grail of cocktails. With nothing to hide behind, it is the ultimate test to the quality of your spirits. With the Dorset Dryโ€™s bright, herbaceous sweetness you can afford to keep your Martini nice and dry with just a touch of vermouth โ€“ sometimes simply spraying vermouth over the finished cocktail. It’s your call. Itโ€™s a personal affair.

Ingredients

  • 50ml Dorset Dry Gin
  • 15ml Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth
  • Lemon peel to garnish

Method

First thingโ€™s first: fill a martini glass and mixing glass with ice and allow to chill. Once chilled, drain the ice melt and add your spirits to the mixing glass, stirring down for a good 15 seconds. Add to your martini glass and twist a belt of lemon peel over the drink before wiping around the rim of the glass. Garnish with a twisted lace of lemon peel and feel a bit like James Bond.

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