How to Make a Wet Martini
There are a number of terms used to describe how to make a martini—dry, dirty, burnt, bruised, stirred, wet. When you’re attempting to make or order a martini that is wet, this descriptor usually signifies that you want one that’s a little sweeter than the average. Traditionally, this means the addition of more vermouth, making the cocktail smoother and wetter. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Gin
- Vodka
- Vermouth
- Ice
- Shaker with strainer/mixing glass
- Cocktail glass
- Olives
- Twist of lemon peel
Instructions
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CLASSIC GIN MARTINI—WET
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Pour 1 1/2 ounce of gin over ice in a mixing glass or shaker. Since you’re making the martini wet, instead of using only 3/4 ounce of vermouth, you’ll now put in 1 ounce.
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Stir, since shaking will bruise the drink, and you’re only looking to make it wet.
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Fix the strainer to the top of the mixing glass or shaker.
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Strain into a cocktail glass.
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Serve with an olive or a twist of lemon peel.
CLASSIC VODKA MARTINI—WET
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Make substitutions: The vodka martini is pretty much the same recipe as the gin martini. You’re simply substituting gin with vodka. Start with a mixing glass or shaker with ice, pour in 1 1/2 ounce. of vodka and 1 ounce of vermouth.
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Shake or stir. When using vodka, either method will work.
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Fix the strainer to the top of the mixing glass or shaker.
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Strain into a cocktail glass.
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Serve with an olive or a twist of lemon peel.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don’t have any measuring utensils that tell you the measurements in ounces, your standard jigger or shot is 1 1/2 ounce.