Vodka Martini extra dry
Alcoholic cocktail
Category : Alcoolisé
Origin : New York
Ingredients of the Vodka Martini extra dry cocktail
Preparation of the Vodka Martini extra dry cocktail
Fill the martini glass with ice cubes to chill it while preparing the cocktail Add 6 ice cubes and the vermouth to a mixing glass Stir vigorously for 15 seconds to flavor the ice cubes with the vermouth Discard the liquid, holding back the ice cubes with a strainer Pour the vodka over the ice cubes Stir for 5 to 10 seconds Strain the cocktail into the chilled martini glass (emptied of its ice cubes) Garnish with a green olive or lemon zest
History of the Vodka Martini extra dry cocktail
The Vodka Martini extra-dry belongs to the great Martini family, but it is a more recent adaptation of the classic gin cocktail. Its history is closely tied to the rise of vodka in the United States, particularly in New York, where luxury bars and Manhattan hotels played an important role in popularizing it from the mid-20th century onward. The vodka version gradually supplanted gin in many establishments, especially among clientele seeking a more neutral profile and a smoother mouthfeel.
The Martini itself descends from the Dry Martini, which became established in American bars in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. When vodka began to gain ground in cocktail culture, replacing gin with this grain- or potato-based spirit gave rise to the Vodka Martini. The term extra-dry indicates a very small amount of dry vermouth, sometimes just a rinse of the glass or a few drops, which heightens the drink’s crispness.
In New York, the cocktail gained prestige through the world of hotels, cocktail bars, and the glamorous postwar nightlife scene. Its reputation was then further strengthened by popular culture and by the preferences of a segment of consumers for drier, more elegant drinks. Today, the Vodka Martini extra-dry remains an iconic variation of the Martini, associated with classic service and a minimalist composition centered on vodka and dry vermouth.