The Dry Martinez

This cocktail is a derivative of the famous Dry Martini that I wanted to make more accessible and delicate thanks to a touch of Benedictine, a herbal liqueur made in the North of France and a little red vermouth.

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INGREDIENTS
In a mixing glass served in a coupette.

• 1.5 oz (40 ml) gin
• 0.25 oz (10 ml) red vermouth
• 0.25 oz (10 ml) dry vermouth
• 1 teaspoon of Benedictine

Decoration: a squeeze of lemon zest

METHOD OF PREPARATION

• Add ice to your coupette to cool it
• Add all ingredients to your mixing glass
• Fill your mixing glass with ice
• Stir for at least 7 seconds
• Remove the ice from the glass
• Strain using a julep strainer into the glass
• Express and add a lemon zest to the cocktail