Upside-Down Summer Martini

This Upside-Down Summer Martini is a refreshing and crisp cocktail, perfect for warm weather. Originating as Julia Child's favorite, it's a European-inspired martini that leans towards a wetter profile, with a ratio of one part gin to five parts vermouth. This cocktail provides a delightful balance of botanical gin and smooth, aromatic vermouth, creating an elegant sipping experience, especially when garnished with a twist of lemon.

Upside-Down Summer Martini

A delightful and crisp cocktail with a European twist, featuring a perfect balance of gin and vermouth, garnished with a zesty lemon twist.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 oz gin
  • 3 3/4 oz Noilly Prat vermouth
  • Lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass with ice, combine the gin and vermouth.
  2. Stir the mixture well.
  3. Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with a twist of lemon.
  5. Alternatively, you can also serve it on the rocks by combining the ingredients in a rocks glass with ice, garnishing, and serving.