Mistletoe Martini with Vodka and Dry Vermouth

Mistletoe Martini

This Mistletoe Martini is a clear vodka-and-dry-vermouth cocktail served in a chilled, stemmed V-shaped glass with green olives. The measured ratio is a house-style starting point, not a verified traditional formula for the named drink. Stirring with ice chills and dilutes the cocktail while keeping it clear; strain it as soon as the mixing glass feels very cold.

Ingredients for a Mistletoe Martini

• 2 1/2 ounces vodka
• 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
• About 1 cup ice, or enough to fill the mixing glass
• 1–2 green cocktail olives

Measure the vermouth rather than free-pouring it. If you want a more pronounced vermouth flavor, adjust the amount slightly on your next drink.

How to Make a Mistletoe Martini

1. Chill the glass: Place a stemmed V-shaped martini glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink. Empty and dry the glass before pouring.
2. Measure: Pour the vodka and dry vermouth into a mixing glass. Use cold vodka if possible.
3. Stir and strain: Fill the mixing glass generously with ice and stir smoothly for 20–30 seconds. Start checking at about 20 seconds; the mixing glass should feel very cold. Strain into the chilled glass, leaving the ice and any ice chips behind.
4. Garnish: Thread the olives onto a cocktail pick, rest it across the rim, and serve immediately without ice in the glass.

You can chill the glass ahead, but stir and strain the drink shortly before serving. If you prefer a shaken martini, shake the measured ingredients with ice and strain; the drink may look temporarily cloudy.

Nutrition

Approximate nutrition per cocktail, including the olive garnish: 195 calories, 0g protein, 0g fat, and 2g carbohydrates. Per 100g: approximately 155 calories, 0g protein, 0g fat, and 2g carbohydrates. Values vary with the ingredients and the amount of dilution from the ice.