The Sleuthing Martini

No offense to Mr. Bond, but I prefer my martinis stirred not shaken. Shaking waters down the cocktail, and I'm looking for full potency here. Served in a Nick and Nora glass, this martini is garnished with a lemon twist, bringing a touch of elegance to the classic drink.

The Sleuthing Martini

A classic martini served in a Nick and Nora glass, garnished with a lemon twist for a touch of elegance.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Ice cubes
  • 2 1/2 oz London Dry gin, very cold
  • 3/4 oz dry vermouth
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail mixing glass half full of clean ice.
  2. Place several ice cubes in a Nick and Nora glass to chill the vessel.
  3. Add the gin, vermouth, and bitters to the mixing glass and stir with a cocktail spoon.
  4. Allow the drink to rest while you cut the lemon twist.
  5. Use a Y-style peeler to remove a 2-inch-long strip of peel from the lemon.
  6. Dump the ice from the glass and run the lemon peel around the rim before dropping it into the glass.
  7. Finally, strain the martini into the glass and serve immediately.