• Vodka
  75 ml (2.5 oz)

  High-quality, chilled vodka
• Dry Vermouth
  15 ml (0.5 oz)

  Adjust to taste for dryness
• Ice
  1 cup

  For mixing and chilling

• Mixing glass or cocktail shaker
• Bar spoon
• Jigger (for measuring)
• Strainer
• Martini glass

1. 1

   Chill your martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.

2. 2

   In a mixing glass (or shaker), add the vodka and dry vermouth.

3. 3

   Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir briskly for about 30 seconds (or shake if you prefer a slightly more diluted, frothy martini).

4. 4

   Discard the ice water from your martini glass.

5. 5

   Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.

6. 6

   Garnish as desired and serve immediately.

• Clean, crisp flavor profile that's universally appealing
• Customizable—enjoy it dry, wet, dirty, or with a twist
• Undeniably sophisticated presentation
• Quick and simple to prepare with just a few ingredients
• A classic favorite at cocktail parties and upscale gatherings

The Vodka Martini, often simply called 'Vodkatini,' rose to fame in the mid-20th century as vodka began to rival gin in popularity. While the classic Martini originally featured gin, the post-war vodka craze—spurred by James Bond's famous 'shaken, not stirred' order—brought vodka to center stage. The drink quickly became a symbol of modernity, minimalism, and effortless cool, gracing the glasses of Hollywood stars and international spies alike.