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

Smoky Martini

The Smoky Martini is a stirred gin cocktail, spirit-forward. It is made with gin and islay scotch, served in a martini glass.

Strength: about 32% ABV in the glass, roughly 21 g of alcohol per drink (an estimate; brands and dilution vary).

A gin Martini with a spoonful of peaty Scotch in place of the vermouth.

Ingredients

Gin60 ml (2 oz)
Islay Scotch7.5 ml (¼ oz)

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

Method

  1. Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with lemon twist.
Glass
Martini glass
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Lemon twist
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