Go for dry martinis instead. The classic gin martini is one of the best low-carb cocktails because there's no sugar in gin or vermouth and the total carb count is negligible. Many of the martini's variations are equally keto-friendly. Go for the dirty martini, perfect martini, or Gibson when you want to change things up.
The gin martini is a cocktail that truly lets the gin move to the forefront. While there are secondary ingredients, the gin is on full display. If you enjoy gin this is the cocktail for you. It’s also the kind of cocktail where you want to invest in a quality gin. The gin martini is a cocktail that truly lets the gin move to the forefront.
Our take on the classic dry gin martini! We skip the vermouth entirely to better feature the clean and complex characteristics of today’s top-shelf gins. Fill a shaker tin 1/2 full with ice. Add 3 ounces of gin. Shake (about 12 seconds), or stir (about 30 seconds), until well chilled.
1 Ingredients. 2 1/2 ounces gin. 1/2 ounce dry vermouth, or to taste. 1 dash orange or aromatic bitters, optional. Lemon twist, or 1 or 3 olives, for ... 2 Steps to Make It. 3 Customizing the Martini.