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Dry Martini

Dry Martini is an alcoholic cocktail built on Gin. It leans botanical, citrus and herbal. Served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 39.2% ABV and roughly 125 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic39.2% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

125 kcalCalories
39.2%ABV
0.4gSugar
0.6gCarbs
1.31Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

Tools:Mixing Glass

How to Make It

  1. Straight: Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes.Pour
  2. Stir well.Stirred
  3. Strain in chilled martini cocktail glass.Strain
  4. Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with olive.Garnish

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

BotanicalCitrusHerbal

Supporting notes

DryJuniperSaltySavory

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Dry finish
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its dry and botanical notes.
  • Happy HourSuggested from its dry notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

CharcuterieOlivesSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

May be limited

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Gin1 2/3 oz

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a cleaner, less juniper-led drink.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin in this recipe, producing a Vodka Martini-style variation with less botanical character.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Dry Vermouth1/3 oz

Dry SherryWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount, then taste; the result will be less herbal and more savoury.
What changes
Dry sherry can replace dry vermouth when a drier, more saline and less herbal variation is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Lillet BlancKnown variation
How much to use
Start with the recipe amount and taste; reduce it if the drink becomes too soft or sweet.
What changes
Lillet Blanc can stand in for dry vermouth in a Martini-style drink, but it produces a softer and slightly sweeter variation.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Olive1

Green OliveGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Green olive is usually a close substitute for olive in martini-style drinks.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Dry Martini?
The Dry Martini is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 39.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 125 calories.
What does a Dry Martini taste like?
Dry Martini has a flavour profile featuring Botanical, Citrus, Herbal, Dry. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Dry Martini?
Dry Martini pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Dry Martini?
The Dry Martini has an ABV of approximately 39.2%. That's approximately 1.31 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 125 kcal, 0.4g sugar, 0.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Dry Martini typically served?
Dry Martini is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Dry Martini?
If you enjoy Dry Martini, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Dry Martini at home?
Yes. The Dry Martini uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Dry Martini with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.