In and Out Martini

By
Colleen Graham
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Colleen Graham
Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.
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Updated on 12/22/21
In & Out Martini

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Prep: 3 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 3 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 cocktail

The idea of the In and Out Martini is to drink straight, chilled gin in a well-chilled glass with just a hint of dry vermouth. This is done by rinsing the glass with vermouth, and it's a great option for drinkers who prefer their martinis "bone dry" or if you have a really good gin to show off.

As with any of the dry gin martinis, choose a premium gin because it will show if a lower quality gin is used. You should also select a quality vermouth since this drink is only made with two ingredients.

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Pack a cocktail glass with ice. Add a splash of dry vermouth and swirl it around the glass.

  3. While the glass is chilling, pour the gin into a mixing glass with ice and stir.

  4. Discard the ice and vermouth. Strain the gin into the prepared cocktail glass.

  5. Serve and enjoy.

Tip

There are many martini lovers out there and so many different ways to prepare martinis. The most common that fans of this drink seem to do is put their bottles of gin and vermouth in the refrigerator or even the freezer. That way the alcohols stay cold and there's no dilution when mixing it with the ice.

How Strong Is the In and Out Martini?

As with any cocktail that is made entirely of liquor, this is not a light drink. In fact, it is stronger than the dry martini because there's very little vermouth in it to weigh down the gin. If we make the In and Out Martini with the average 80-proof gin, it would have an alcohol content of around 34 percent ABV (68 proof). That is slightly below bottling strength.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
215 Calories
0g Fat
2g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 215
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 15mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)