How to Make the Perfect Martini

My favorite cocktail is one that even James Bond would not turn down. A crystal clear, emblematic cocktail, this soothing drink will have you in a lighter, more relaxed state with every cold sip. But please be warned: this is a stiff drink. This drink is not for the faint of heart. A stone-cold professional like James Bond would warm to a martini, but it is a powerful drink for the average layperson.

Or maybe not. I present this recipe for a martini because I’ve been drinking it like this ever since I was introduced to this version. It took the experience of a well-known bartender to make this cocktail a staple in my cocktail repertoire. It takes simple ingredients, and once you get in the habit of making it, the process becomes easy and repeatable.

For the martini, you will need the following ingredients:

To make a martini, you will need:

You will measure:

Into your stirring vessel. Next, you will add in lots of ice, enough so that the liquid is thoroughly imbued with ice. Using your bar spoon, you will stir the ice for 90 second to two minutes vigorously.

The most important part of a martini is the fact that it is ice cold. Please make sure to put in the time. By the time you are finished, the stirring vessel should be ice cold to the touch.

Retrieve your chilled glass. Pour the mixture into the nick and nora glass. Using your channel knife, cut a sliver of lemon peel for garnish. Using your bar spoon, wind the lemon peel around the handle of the spoon, achieving a tight curl. Twist the lemon peel over the glass, misting the glass and martini contents with lemon oil. Place the curled lemon peel on the edge of the glass, draping it in the martini and over the edge of the glass.

Serve.

A martini should be imbibed quickly before the martini has had a chance to warm.

Please enjoy a martini at five o’clock on a warm summer night, as I do.

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