Print

Gin Martini with a Lemon Twist

How to Make a Gin Martini with a lemon twist.

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know what you think about this Classic Gin Martini with a Lemon Twist recipe in the comments below, I just love hearing from you and your reviews/comments really help other people that visit This Mess is Ours! 

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/2 ounces gin

1/2 ounce dry vermouth, or to taste

1 dash orange bitters

Lemon twist

Instructions

In a mixing glass filled with ice cubes, combine the gin and vermouth, pouring more or less vermouth to your taste.

Stir for 30 seconds.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Add a dash of bitters, if desired.

Serve immediately garnished with a lemon twist.

Notes

A note about garnishes: 

Olives or a pickled cocktail onion can be used in place of the lemon twist garnish in this classic cocktail. 

What does a twist of lemon mean?

It’s a cocktail garnish that is simply the peel of the lemon that’s twisted into a corkscrew shape. To get this to happen, you have to remove the fruit and the pith before shaping the peel.

What is a twist of lemon in a martini?

It’s a garnish that adds some citrus to a drink, like a martini.

 

Nutrition

Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes