Martinis

Explore our Martini recipes, from classic gin and vodka Martinis to modern twists, fruity variations, dessert-style Martinis, and creative drinks like the Saketini. Whether you prefer your Martini dry, dirty, sweet, or boldly flavored, this collection brings together elegant cocktail recipes for every taste and occasion.

49 recipes
Martinis
49 recipes found in this collection.

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Dirty Martini recipe

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Dirty Martini – Gin, Dry Vermouth & Olive Brine Classic

The Dirty Martini adds olive brine to the classic gin-and-vermouth Martini structure for a savory, saline finish. Stirring preserves clarity and texture while the brine pushes the drink firmly into spirit-forward, umami territory.

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Espresso Martini recipe

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Espresso Martini (Classic Vodka & Coffee Cocktail)

The Espresso Martini combines vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur, and a touch of simple syrup in a rich, frothy modern classic. Bold coffee flavor and a smooth texture make it a natural after-dinner cocktail.

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Fino Martini recipe

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Fino Martini – Gin and Fino Sherry Cocktail

The Fino Martini replaces dry vermouth with a small measure of fino sherry, giving gin a dry, saline, nutty modifier. A lemon twist keeps the finish bright and aromatic.

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French Martini recipe

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French Martini – Vodka, Raspberry & Pineapple Cocktail

The French Martini is a fruity vodka cocktail combining raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice for a smooth, lightly frothy finish. Sweet, tropical, and unmistakably 1990s in style, it is one of the best-known drinks from the flavored Martini era.

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Fuzzy Martini recipe

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Fuzzy Martini Vodka & Peach Schnapps Cocktail

The Fuzzy Martini combines crisp vodka and juicy peach schnapps in a simple, fruit-forward cocktail. Served ice-cold in a cocktail glass, it's an easy-drinking peach cocktail with martini-style presentation.

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Gibson Martini recipe

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Gibson Martini - Gin, Dry Vermouth & Cocktail Onion Classic

The Gibson is a dry gin-and-vermouth cocktail distinguished by its cocktail-onion garnish. This 5:1 build is crisp, botanical, savory, and firmly spirit-forward.

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Gingerbread Martini recipe

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Gingerbread Martini - Vodka, Coffee & Cream Holiday Dessert Cocktail

The Gingerbread Martini combines vodka, ginger liqueur, coffee liqueur, cream, and baking spices in a rich holiday dessert cocktail. A graham-cracker rim and whipped-cream finish reinforce the gingerbread character without hiding the vodka and roasted coffee underneath.

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Godiva Chocolate Martini recipe

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Godiva Chocolate Martini – Vodka and Chocolate Liqueur Cocktail

The Godiva Chocolate Martini combines vodka with Godiva chocolate liqueur for a compact dessert cocktail. A lemon twist adds enough citrus aroma to keep the chocolate finish from feeling flat.

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Green Apple Martini recipe

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Green Apple Martini - Vodka, Sour Apple & Dry Vermouth Cocktail

The Green Apple Martini combines vodka, sour apple schnapps, and dry vermouth in a chilled, fruit-forward cocktail. Tart candy-apple flavor leads, with vermouth adding a drier herbal edge.

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Harry Denton Martini recipe

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Harry Denton Martini – Gin and Green Chartreuse Cocktail

The Harry Denton Martini pairs gin with a measured pour of Green Chartreuse for an intensely herbal, spirit-forward cocktail. The Chartreuse adds sweetness and alpine complexity without replacing gin as the base.

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Hazelnut Martini recipe

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Hazelnut Martini – Vodka and Frangelico Cocktail

The Hazelnut Martini is a simple vodka cocktail sweetened and flavored with Frangelico. The 2:1 structure keeps hazelnut prominent without letting the liqueur overwhelm the drink.

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In and Out Martini recipe

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In and Out Martini – Extra-Dry Gin Martini With a Vermouth Rinse

The In and Out Martini is an extra-dry gin Martini made by rinsing the glass with dry vermouth, discarding the excess, and adding chilled gin. The technique leaves only a thin herbal trace of vermouth.

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