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Detroit Martini in a martini glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Detroit Martini recipe

ShakenMartini glassNo ice27% ABV

The Detroit Martini is a shaken vodka cocktail, made with mint leaves, vodka and simple syrup, served in a martini glass.

Strength: about 27% ABV in the glass, roughly 19 g of alcohol and about 160 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Dick Bradsell, London: vodka shaken with fresh mint and a little sugar.

Detroit Martini ingredients

Mint leaves8 leaves
Vodka60 ml (2 oz)
Simple syrup7.5 ml (¼ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Detroit Martini

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with a mint leaf.
Glass
Martini glass
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Mint leaf
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Detroit Martini: quick answers

How strong is a Detroit Martini?
About 27% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 19 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Detroit Martini?
About 160 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Detroit Martini served in?
A martini glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Detroit Martini have?
3 in total: mint leaves, vodka and simple syrup. Simple enough to make at home.

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