A classic Martini is made with gin or vodka and dry vermouth. The ingredients are typically stirred with ice until chilled, then strained into a chilled Martini glass. It's usually garnished with a lemon twist or an olive, depending on your preference.

A Gin Martini uses gin, bringing botanical flavours and character to the cocktail. A Vodka Martini uses vodka for a cleaner, more neutral flavour profile, allowing the vermouth and garnish to come through. The best choice comes down to personal taste.

To make a classic Martini, combine 60ml gin or vodka with 10ml dry vermouth in a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until thoroughly chilled, then strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or olive. Adjust the proportions to suit your preferred style.

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A classic Martini is traditionally stirred with ice to chill and dilute the drink while maintaining a silky texture and clear appearance. Shaking creates a colder, more aerated cocktail with a different texture. 

Shaking is typically used for Espresso Martinis or those with citrus, such as a Passionfruit (Pornstar) Martini or Cosmopolitan.

Stirring is the classic choice, but ultimately, it's your Martini.

A Dirty Martini is a variation of the classic Martini made with brine (such as olive or pickle), which adds a salty, savoury flavour. It's usually made with gin or vodka, dry vermouth and olive brine, then garnished with one or more olives.

An Olive Oil Martini is a savoury take on the classic cocktail that uses olive oil or an olive oil-infused spirit to add richness, texture and distinctive olive character. 58 and CO Olive Oil Vodka offers a silky-smooth base with the character of single estate extra virgin olive oil, making it a natural choice for this style of Martini.

The best gin for a Martini is one with a flavour profile you enjoy and enough character to work in balance with dry vermouth. 

58 and CO London Dry Gin is a characterful, beautifully balanced choice for a classic Gin Martini. It has notes of citrus, spice and natural sweetness from the vanilla - ideal with a citrus twist.

For a more botanical, herbaceous profile, 58 and CO House Pour Gin is a great choice. IT deliver the punch and body, but also has a lower ABV meaning it's not as strong.

For a classic Vodka Martini, look for a clean, smooth vodka that lets the vermouth and garnish shine. 

58 and CO Triple Distilled Vodka offers a crisp profile with creamy texture and subtle sweetness, while House Pour Vodka delivers an exceptionally clean and smooth finish. 

For a more savoury serve, try Olive Oil Vodka.