Classic, crisp and beautifully simple, the Martini is one of the great gin cocktails.
Our version uses Backwoods High Country Gin, dry vermouth and a dash of orange bitters. Stirred over ice and served chilled, it's a cocktail that lets the character of the gin shine.
Ingredients
- 60ml Backwoods High Country Gin
- 15ml dry vermouth
- 1 dash orange bitters
- Ice
- Lemon peel or an olive, to garnish
Method
- Add the gin, dry vermouth and orange bitters to a mixing glass.
- Fill with ice and stir for around 20 seconds.
- Taste as you go and continue stirring until you're happy with the level of dilution.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a thin slice of lemon peel or an olive.
The Backwoods Martini
A good Martini doesn't need much — just quality gin, good vermouth and the right amount of dilution.
Backwoods High Country Gin brings a distinctive Australian character to this classic serve. Stirring rather than shaking keeps the cocktail smooth and clear, while orange bitters add another layer of citrus and complexity.
Serve it cold, take your time and let the gin do the talking.
Make it with Backwoods
This Martini is made with Backwoods High Country Gin, our signature Australian dry gin.