50/50 Martini

Name: 50/50 Martini
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Ford's Gin; 1 1/2 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth; 1 dash Regan’s Orange Bitters

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By Fords Gin

Submitted on: March 20, 2021

Essentials

Spirit Forward

The 50/50 is an incredible aperitif. In many ways, it is the "old fashioned" of Martinis. The original Martini called for much more vermouth than we see in today's Dry Martini (8:1). With the availability of wonderful vermouths on the market we are seeing a resurgence of people asking for their drinks much "wetter" than in the last few decades. The rich oil content of Fords allows for the gin to be stirred in this manner while still offering body and the botanicals upfront.

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz
Ford's Gin

1 1/2 oz
Dolin Dry Vermouth

1 dash
Regan’s Orange Bitters

Instructions

Garnish

Lemon twist.

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Cocktail Coupe

Estimated strength

About 24% ABV (estimate)

By Fords Gin

DISTILLED IN LONDON

Fords Gin is a collaboration between 8th generation Master Distiller Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers and Simon Ford, dedicated to creating spirits designed in unison with professional bartenders and celebrated distillers from around the world. A thoughtful mix of nine botanicals, Fords Gin starts with a traditional base of juniper & coriander seed balanced by citrus, florals and spices. Steeped for 15 hours before distillation, the botanicals deliver an aromatic, fresh and floral spirit wi...

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Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass. Add ice and stir for 40 counts. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Editor's Note

An equal-parts build that champions vermouth, not hides it. The 1:1 ratio creates a silky, botanical-forward aperitif where gin and vermouth meet as true partners.