Baron's Martini Recipe

Chill glass

Place the coupe or martini glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to thoroughly chill the glass.

Add ingredients

Fill the mixing glass with ice (about 1 cup). Pour in 2.5 oz Tanqueray No.10 gin and 0.5 oz chilled dry vermouth. If using, add 1 dash of orange bitters to brighten the aromatics.

Stir

Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for 20-30 seconds (about 20-30 full rotations) until well chilled and slightly diluted — the exterior of the mixing glass should feel very cold and slightly frosted.

Prepare garnish

While stirring, use a peeler or paring knife to cut a 1/2–1 inch wide strip of lemon peel (about 1 twist). Express the oils over the chilled glass by holding the peel skin-side down and giving it a quick twist over the glass, then rub the peel around the rim if desired.

Strain and serve

Empty ice water from the chilled serving glass if used. Using a strainer, double-strain the chilled martini into the glass. Garnish with the lemon twist laid on the rim or floated on the surface. Serve immediately.

Use the mixing glass or shaker and bar spoon to combine and chill ingredients. Strain with the Hawthorne or julep strainer into the chilled coupe/martini glass. Use the peeler or paring knife to make the lemon twist garnish.