Perfect TEN Martini

Name: Tanqueray Perfect TEN Martini Recipe
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: Tanqueray No. Ten Gin; Dry Vermouth; Grapefruit Twist

Gin

Prep time: 10 mins

Author: The Bar Team

A hand rests on a bar cart next to a green Tanqueray No. Ten gin bottle, a martini glass with a citrus twist, and a clear decanter.

Why is it called a perfect ten drink?

Elevate the classic martini and give it a modern makeover with Tanqueray Perfect TEN and a grapefruit twist.

The "Perfect TEN" martini, made with Tanqueray No. Ten gin, is not necessarily named after the gin itself. Instead, the name refers to the idea of creating a perfect, exceptional drink, made with top-shelf gin and high-quality ingredients. The use of "Ten" in the name is a play on words, suggesting that this martini is a perfect "ten" in terms of its quality and flavor.

Tanqueray No. Ten is a premium gin known for its smooth and balanced flavor profile, making it a popular choice for crafting high-quality martinis of the most delicious taste! Using Tanqueray No. Ten in a martini is a way to elevate the overall quality of the cocktail, hence the name "Perfect TEN" martini.

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:

Tanqueray No. Ten Gin
2oz
Dry Vermouth
0.5oz
Grapefruit Twist
To garnish

Method

Step 1
Cut a long slice of grapefruit skin, leaving as little pith on the peel as possible. Gently curl into a twist and set aside.
Step 2
Pour gin into a cocktail shaker or mixing glass with ice and add the dry vermouth.
Step 3
Stir until perfectly mixed and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Step 4
Twist grapefruit peel over the drink to express the oils, then add as garnish.

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The classic gin martini gets a modern twist with this cocktail recipe featuring Tanqueray No. TEN.