Vodka Martini recipe
Vodka and vermouth, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass, garnished with 3 olives.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 3 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Vodka 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.
Vermouth
Vermouth is an aromatic fortified wine that’s flavoured with various botanicals and is sometimes coloured.
Traditionally, Vermouth was used for medicinal purposes (we’ve heard that one before, am I right guys?) but was later served as an aperitif in fashionable Turin cafes in the mid to late 18th century.
By the 19th century, it’d become popular with bartenders in the creation of fancy cocktails such as the Martini, the Manhattan and the Rob Roy, and later the Negroni.
What Equipment do you need to make a Vodka 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
Vodka 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 vodka and vermouth into the shake.
- Shake well until cold to the touch.
- Strain into cocktail glass.
- Garnish with 3 olives.
Want more like this? Browse our full collection of martinis.
Vodka Martini FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Vodka Martini?
What Equipment do you need to make a Vodka Martini?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker, a jigger and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Vodka Martini?
A Vodka Martini contains 60ml / 2oz vodka and 50ml / 1.7oz vermouth.
Is a Vodka Martini shaken or stirred?
A Vodka Martini is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Vodka 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 a Vodka Martini served in?
Serve a Vodka Martini in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish a Vodka Martini?
Garnish a Vodka Martini with 3 olives.
How do I make a Vodka Martini for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 240ml vodka and 200ml vermouth. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
