Recipes Drinks Cocktails Martini 5.0 (4,137) 1 Review The original martini, allegedly invented in the U.S. in the 1860s, was made with sweet vermouth. One of the first recipes for a dry martini, made with dry vermouth, appeared in Frank P. Newman's 1904 American Bar. More Classic Cocktails By Jim Meehan Jim Meehan Jim Meehan is a renowned bartender, author, and important figure in the revival of craft cocktails. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 20, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Wendell T. Webber Yield: 1 drink Ingredients Ice 3 ounces gin 1 ounce dry vermouth 1 lemon twist, for garnish Directions Fill a pint glass with ice. Add the gin and vermouth and stir well. Strain into a chilled martini glass or coupe and garnish with the lemon twist. Notes Buy the ingredients on Drizly and have them delivered in under an hour. Find out if they operate near you. Rate it Print