Making The Ultimate Vodka Martini Is As Simple As 1-2-3

February 26, 2026 | By Benjamin Smith
Making The Ultimate Vodka Martini Is As Simple As 1-2-3

Everything You Need to Know About the Vodka Martini

The martini is a classic cocktail, originally made with gin. When bar-goers sought a more balanced and elegant alternative, vodka stepped into the spotlight. Its reputation as the pinnacle of sophistication may intimidate some, but the ultimate vodka martini can be made in three easy steps.

Vodka Martini

Prep Time3 min
Yield1 Cocktail
Base SpiritVodka

Ingredients

  • 2.5 oz Vodka
  • 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth
  • Olives
  • Ice
Making The Ultimate Vodka Martini Is As Simple As 1-2-3

Instructions

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice and add vodka and dry vermouth.
  2. Stir gently until chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into a martini glass and garnish with olives.
Pro Tip
Chill your martini glass first by filling it with ice and water. Keeping your glass cool enhances the soft and refreshing qualities of your cocktail. If you like your martini dry, reduce the amount of vermouth by half.

Vodka Martini Riff

Substitute vodka and dry vermouth with two ounces of vodka, one ounce of gin, and 0.5 ounce of Lillet Blanc. Known as the Vesper martini, this variation was made famous by Ian Fleming's James Bond novels.

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