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Martini Recipes

April 29, 2015

Whether you prefer gin or vodka with a splash of vermouth, shaken or stirred, a chilled martini is a timeless classic. We've selected a few of our favorites—offering a spin on the traditional, these recipes feature everything from fresh fruit juice to savory Indian spices.

Fifty-Fifty or the Perfect Martini — Inspired by the original Fitty Fitty at the Pegu Club, this vodka martini is an even split of vodka and vermouth, with a little orange bitters added for depth.Matt Taylor-Gross

Cucumber Martini — This crisp, almost spa-like take on the martini has a hint of sweetness and a fresh, green aroma.Matt Taylor-Gross

Jerez Martini — This off-dry cocktail skews savory, thanks to the sherry.Matt Taylor-Gross

Basil-infused vodka gives this simple cocktail a light, crisp edge.Matt Taylor-Gross

Ginger Martini — http://www.saveur.com/ginger-martini-recipeMatt Taylor-Gross

Upside-Down Martini — Vermouth hasn't always played second fiddle to boozier spirits; this delicate aperitif, which is 2:1 vermouth to gin, was a favorite of Julia Child's for pre-dinner drinking.André Baranowski

Viking Martini — Bottled in the same spot in Iceland, brisk, dry Martin Miller’s Gin and tannic, spruce-flavored Björk liqueur make a great duo, particularly matched with bitters and an herbaceous Alpine amaro in this layered drink meant to evoke northern climes.Farideh Sadeghin

Espresso Martini — Vodka, coffee, coffee liqueur, and cream are mixed with vanilla liqueur in this cocktail, which sits somewhere between a classic espresso martini and a White Russian.Ingalls Photography

St. Dill Martini — With mustard seeds, dill sprigs, and a snappy kosher dill set in vodka, the St. Dill is a twist on the classic dirty martini.Helen Rosner

Carrots 43 Martini — Lively and floral, this cocktail uses all fresh ingredients so it feels like you’re getting your vitamins in while enjoying a nice drink.Farideh Sadeghin

Mumbatini — This bracing vodka drink gets its resinous, pungent aroma from a good dose of curry leaves, which are both muddled in the drink and floated on top as a garnish.Ingalls Photography

Celery Martini — Fresh celery and lemon juices, Lillet, celery bitters, and gin combine for a clean and vegetal cocktail with a bright green hue.Helen Rosner

Masala Martini — Cumin and salt add pungent flavor to this twist on a gin gimlet from chef Manish Mehrotra of New Delhi restaurant Indian Accent, located in The Manor boutique hotel in New Delhi's tony Friends Colony neighborhood.Ingalls Photography

Puréed tomatoes, pepper-flavored vodka, and a pimento-stuffed green olive make the perfect hybrid of two bar staples, the Bloody Mary and classic martini.Michael Kraus

Tangy, crisp Manzanilla sherry makes for a wholly new take on the dry Martini.Anna Stockwell

A London dry gin can stand up to a lot more vermouth than you might suspect. The original 1910s-era formula for this iconic drink demonstrates that fact elegantly.André Baranowski

To kick its flavor up a notch, this rosy pink cocktail calls for craft-distilled, Plantation vodka.Todd Coleman

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