Vodka Cocktails · Classic Recipe

Vodka Martini

A complete, easy-to-follow recipe for the Vodka Martini, including ingredients, method, glassware, and the story behind the drink.

At a Glance

Category: Vodka Cocktails
Glass: Coupe or martini glass
Garnish: Lemon twist or olive

Ingredients

2.5 oz vodka
0.5 oz dry vermouth

Method

Stir (or shake, if you prefer it colder and slightly cloudy) with ice. Strain into a chilled glass.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Coupe or martini glass
Garnish: Lemon twist or olive

Background & History

A vodka-based variation on the Martini, popularized in large part by James Bond's famous 'shaken, not stirred' preference — though most bartenders consider stirring the more technically correct method.