Orange Martini recipe
Vodka, triple sec, orange juice and simple syrup, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass, garnished with an orange slice.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 5 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make an Orange Martini?
Vodka
We compared 12 different brands of Vodka and determined that Smirnoff was the overall best option. Given the current climate with Russia, that may seem like a questionable choice, but Smirnoff isn’t made in Russia, it’s made all over the world.
It actually has a history of Russian persecution and the creators were forced to flee Russia.
Triple Sec
Triple Sec is a style of Orange Liqueur and you can read more about it in our detailed article.
For Triple Sec, we recommend:
Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? It mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Vodka? Absolutely.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?
And the list doesn’t end there.
For Orange Juice, we recommend:
Simple Syrup
Simple Syrup is a common ingredient in cocktails and is used simply to sweeten a drink.
You can buy the syrup off the shelf, but it’s also pretty easy to make yourself. It’s made by combining sugar and water in equal parts – simple, right?
If you do want to buy it off the shelf, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make an Orange Martini?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Jigger
It’s important to get the mix of any cocktail right. The measurements are set for a reason – to specify a tried, tested, and tasty drink.
A jigger is going to help you get those perfect measurements – after all, it is what the pros use.
For a jigger, we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
We recommend:
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Recipe card
Orange Martini
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Use a jigger to measure out the vodka, triple sec, orange juice and simple syrup into the shaker.
- Shake well until the shaker is cold to the touch.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of orange.
Want more like this? Browse our full collection of martinis.
Orange Martini FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make an Orange Martini?
To make an Orange Martini, you need 45ml / 1.5oz vodka, 30ml / 1oz triple sec, 60ml / 2oz orange juice and 15ml / 0.5oz simple syrup, plus orange slice to garnish. There’s more about vodka, triple sec, orange juice and simple syrup above.
What Equipment do you need to make an Orange Martini?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker, a jigger and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in an Orange Martini?
An Orange Martini contains 45ml / 1.5oz vodka and 30ml / 1oz triple sec.
Is an Orange Martini shaken or stirred?
An Orange Martini is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make an Orange Martini without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is an Orange Martini served in?
Serve an Orange Martini in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish an Orange Martini?
Garnish an Orange Martini with a slice of orange.
How do I make an Orange Martini for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 180ml vodka, 120ml triple sec, 240ml orange juice and 60ml simple syrup. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
