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Duke’s Martini recipe
Also known as Dukes Bar Martini
BuiltMartini glassNo ice40% ABV
The Duke’s Martini is a built gin cocktail, made with dry vermouth and gin, served in a martini glass.
The famous Martini of Dukes Bar, London: frozen gin poured into a glass rinsed with a few drops of vermouth. Very strong.
Duke’s Martini ingredients
| Dry vermouth | rinse |
| Gin | 75 ml (2½ oz) |
How to make a Duke’s Martini
- Fill a martini glass with ice.
- Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
- Lift once gently with a barspoon.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
- Glass
- Martini glass
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Lemon twist
Duke’s Martini: quick answers
- How strong is a Duke’s Martini?
- About 40% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 24 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Duke’s Martini?
- About 170 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Duke’s Martini served in?
- A martini glass, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Duke’s Martini have?
- 2 in total: dry vermouth and gin. Simple enough to make at home.
