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Hillstone Crisp Martini Recipe

Hillstone Crisp Martini Recipe

Make the perfect Hillstone Crisp Martini Recipe with vodka, dry vermouth, and citrus garnish. A smooth, refreshing cocktail ready in just 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 People
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ ounces premium vodka
  • ½ ounce dry vermouth
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 strip fresh lemon peel
  • 2 green olives optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Martini glass
  • Hawthorne strainer
  • Bar spoon
  • Vegetable peeler or paring knife

Method
 

Step 1: Chill the Glass
  1. Place your martini glass in the freezer for five minutes until thoroughly chilled before preparing the cocktail for the best experience.
    Chilling the Martini Glass Before Mixing
Step 2: Add Ingredients
  1. Fill the shaker with ice, vodka, dry vermouth, and orange bitters, ensuring everything stays cold before shaking.
    Adding Vodka, Vermouth, and Ice to the Shaker
Step 3: Shake Well
  1. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until the cocktail becomes icy cold and properly diluted for balanced flavor.
    Shaking the Martini Until Ice Cold
Step 4: Strain Smoothly
  1. Strain the cocktail into your chilled martini glass without allowing any ice pieces to enter the finished drink.
    Straining the Martini into a Chilled Glass
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
  1. Twist a fresh lemon peel over the glass, rub the rim lightly, then serve immediately with olives if preferred.
    Garnishing the Martini with a Fresh Lemon Twist

Notes

Always use freshly chilled ingredients for the smoothest and crispiest martini.