Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 oz (75 ml) Premium London Dry Gin (e.g., Beefeater, Tanqueray)
  • 1/2 oz (15 ml) Dry Vermouth (e.g., Noilly Prat or Dolin)
  • 2 Dashes Orange Bitters (e.g., Angostura Orange or Regan's)
  • Ice Cubes
  • Grapefruit Peel (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Chill the Martini glass with ice or in the freezer. Empty before serving.
  2. Add ice to the cocktail shaker or mixing glass.
  3. Pour in the gin, dry vermouth, and orange bitters.
  4. Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20-30 seconds (stirred), or shake vigorously for 15 seconds (shaken) until well-chilled.
  5. Strain the mixture into the chilled Martini glass.
  6. Express grapefruit peel oils over the drink, rub along the rim, and drop into the Martini.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!