Vodka martini Vodka martini A vodka martini, also known as a vodkatini or kangaroo cocktail, is a cocktail made with vodka and vermouth, a variation of a martini. A vodka martini is made by combining vodka, dry vermouth and ice in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. The ingredients are chilled, either by stirring or shaking, then strained and served "straight up" (without ice) in a chilled cocktail glass. The drink may be garnished with an olive, a "twist" (a strip of lemon peel squeezed or twisted), capers, or cocktail onions (with the onion garnish specifically yielding a vodka Gibson). The vodka
The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks is: Shake with lots of finely crushed ice and strain well into a chilled cocktail glass. Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon, if desired. Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass and serve garnished with a Maraschino cherry. Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, twist lemon peel over the top and serve garnished with an olive, preferably one stuffed with any kind of nut. Embury also states that sherry is a nice substitute for vermouth. In an old-fashioned glass, add bitters to simple syrup and stir. Add