Vodka martinis may be popular, but if you want a true martini it should be made with gin. Despite vodka’s popularity, most cocktail aficionados would agree that the best martini recipe is a Gin Martini recipe.

Looking into the history books for the origins of the martini will reveal a similar story: the earliest recognizable martini recipes, from Italy and the United States, all call for gin. Favoring vodka over gin isn’t the only thing that’s changed over time — early recipes were much heavier on the vermouth.

Ingredients in the best Gin Martini recipe
2 3/4 oz gin
3/4 oz dry vermouth

Gin Martini directions
1. Combine all ingredients in mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir.
3. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with lemon twist or olives.