Ginger Martini

This spin on the ice-cold vodka cocktail has a gentle heat and subtle sweetness.

Makes
1 cocktail
Time
5 minutes

PHOTO: MURRAY HALL • FOOD STYLING: BEN WEINER

By SAVEUR Editors

Updated on February 4, 2026

Ginger liqueur adds a mildly sweet, lightly spicy note to this twist on the classic vodka martini.

Ingredients

1½ oz. vodka
½ oz. ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton
½ oz. dry vermouth, such as La Quintinye Vermouth Royal
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

To a mixing glass filled halfway with ice, add the vodka, ginger liqueur, vermouth, and bitters. Stir until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish with an orange peel, and serve.

To a mixing glass filled halfway with ice, add the vodka, ginger liqueur, vermouth, and bitters. Stir until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass, garnish with an orange peel, and serve.