Fifty Fifty Martini Recipes

FIFTY-FIFTY MARTINI

Steps:

• In mixing glass or cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin, vermouth, and bitters. Stir well, about 20 seconds, then strain into cocktail coupe or martini glass. Twist lemon peel directly over drink to release essential oils, and serve.

50/50 MARTINI

Steps:

• Stir together the gin and vermouth in a small pitcher or measuring cup. Pour half the mixture into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into 2 martini glasses and garnish with a lemon twist or an olive. Repeat with the remaining gin and vermouth to make 2 more martinis.

50/50 MARTINI

Steps:

• Add the gin, dry vermouth and orange bitters to a mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir until well-chilled.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Garnish with a lemon twist.

BATCHED 50/50 MARTINI

Steps:

• Combine the gin, vermouth and water in a spouted measuring cup or pitcher, or a medium bowl. Pour the cocktail blend, using a funnel if needed, into a 750-milliliter bottle; seal, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 2 weeks. (You can also freeze the 50/50 martini for several hours before serving.)
• To serve, pour 3 3/4 ounces into a coupe glass and serve immediately with assorted garnishes.