A vodka martini is a timeless cocktail with a history dating as far back as the gold rush in the late 1880’s. At the most basic level, it is a simple combination of vodka and vermouth, masterfully crafted into a delicious cocktail Some of the greatest historians and writers had named the vodka martini as “The only American invention as perfect as the sonnet”. There are many variations of this vertsatile cocktail including but not limited to, dirty, dry, shaken, and stirred.

The bartenders at Gate 11 Distillery are creative mixologists who fully embrace the notion of craft cocktails. One of the ways we reach and maintain the high standards we set for ourselves is to make many of the simple syrups used in our cocktails in-house. You can use this same approach to help create classic cocktails with your home bartending.