Montgomery Martini
An extra-dry gin Martini built at a 6:1 gin-to-vermouth ratio.
The Montgomery Martini sits at the dry end of the Martini spectrum, using roughly six parts gin to one part dry vermouth. Gin remains the primary flavor, while vermouth softens edges and adds faint herbal roundness rather than equal partnership. Stirred ice-cold and served up, the drink depends on clean gin and disciplined dilution. The nickname references Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery and the dry ratios associated with mid-century Martini taste.
Did you know?
“The Montgomery nickname is linked in cocktail lore to Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery and a preference for very dry Martinis, commonly cited around a 6:1 ratio.”
Bartender's Note
Stir longer than a wetter Martini so dilution rounds the high-proof gin. Choose lemon twist or olive; do not combine both.
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How to make the Montgomery Martini
- 1Add gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass with ice
- 2Stir until very cold and silky
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe
- 4Garnish with a lemon twist or olive
