Vermouthless Martini

Name: Vermouthless Martini
Ingredients: 2.50 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin

Martini & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Vermouthless Martini cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

2.50 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add gin to mixing glass with ice
Stir gin with ice while glancing at unopened bottle of dry vermouth
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with olive

Cocktail Description

A Vermouthless Martini might be the purest expression of gin appreciation ever poured into a glass—it's essentially just very cold gin.

This minimalist cocktail strips the classic Martini down to its barest essence, allowing Beefeater's botanicals to take center stage without even the whisper of vermouth that traditionalists might demand. The preparation is delightfully tongue-in-cheek, asking you to merely acknowledge vermouth's existence while stirring the gin to icy perfection. You'll taste juniper-forward crispness with subtle citrus and spice notes, all delivered with a clean, bracingly dry finish. Perfect for serious gin lovers or those who find traditional Martinis still too "wet," this cocktail works beautifully as a pre-dinner aperitif on warm summer evenings. It pairs surprisingly well with briny appetizers like oysters, smoked salmon, or a simple plate of good olives and almonds. Best of all, it's nearly impossible to make incorrectly, provided you start with quality gin and properly chill both your mixing glass and serving glass.