12 hrs
5 min
6 cocktails
Martini
Gin or Vodka
Ingredients
- 12.5 oz quality gin or vodka (unflavored)
- 1 Hail M Lemon Basil Infusion Single
- 2 oz good olive oil
- 3 oz dry vermouth
- 3 oz water
- Jar with lid
- Fine mesh strainer
- Freezer-safe bottle
Directions
Step 1
Build the Infusion
In a jar:
- Add gin or vodka
- Add the Lemon Basil cocktail infusion
- Add olive oil
- Seal and shake
- Let sit for approximately 9 hours at room temperature
Remove the infusion. Place the jar in the freezer for 3 hours.
The olive oil will solidify and separate — this is what gives the Martini its silky mouthfeel.
Step 2
Strain + Finish
- Strain thoroughly through a fine mesh strainer
- Remove all solidified oil
- Add dry vermouth
- Add water
- Shake and transfer to freezer-safe bottle (leave room for expansion)
- Store in freezer until ready to serve
Make sure you chill your glass before serving!
Martini On the Fly (single serve)
Short on time? You can still use your infused spirit.
Basic Martini Ratio:
- 2 oz Lemon Basil infused gin or vodka
- 1 oz dry vermouth
- 3–4 drops orange bitters
Chill glass.
Shake if vodka.
Stir if gin.
Strain and garnish.
Why a Lemon Basil Cocktail Infusion Works in a Martini
The Martini is botanical at its core.
A gin infusion with Lemon Basil enhances juniper, citrus peel, and herbal structure.
A vodka infusion adds brightness and complexity to an otherwise neutral spirit.
You’re not masking the Martini.
You’re refining it. Get your single cocktail infusions here
Martini Variations 101
- Dry Martini: (More Spirit-Forward): 2.5 oz gin + 0.5 oz dry vermouth.
- 50/50 Martini: Equal parts (1.5 oz) gin and dry vermouth.
- Dirty Martini: Add 0.5 oz to 1 oz olive brine to the mix, garnish with olives.
- Gibson: Use a cocktail onion as the garnish instead of a lemon twist or olive.
- Vesper Martini: 2 oz gin, 0.5 oz vodka, 0.25 oz Lillet Blanc.
Don't forget - you can always start these with a cocktail infusion of the gin, vodka or vermouth to enhance your favorite martini styles!
The Short Pour on Cocktail Infusions
Classic Martini energy.
Fresh lemon. Bright basil. Clean structure.
Whether you prefer a gin infusion or vodka infusion, the Hail M Lemon Basil Infusion Single delivers a refined twist on a timeless drink — without complicating the ritual.
Modern Mixology. Cocktail infusions allow you to:
- Customize flavor
- Maintain clean ingredients
- Control intensity
Your Martini deserves better.
And this is it.
