This is the bottle that turns a glass of gin into an actual Dry Martini. Pale, bone-dry and gently zesty, with a whisper of raspberry and lemon hiding under the herbs. Pour a splash over ice with soda and a twist of lemon and you've got a low-key, grown-up sundowner in about ten seconds. The full litre means you're not rationing it for the next round of Martinis either.
Crisp and dry, never sweet. First you get citrus, lemon peel and a faint fruity lift of raspberry, then a soft herbal, almost floral middle from the orris (that's iris root, the thing that gives it a powdery violet hum). Apple skin, a touch of woody root, and a clean, slightly bitter finish that leaves your mouth fresh rather than sticky. It's light on its feet but there's real botanical depth in there, over 30 herbs and spices doing quiet work.
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Martini & Rossi have been blending vermouth in Turin, in the north of Italy, since the 1800s. This Extra Dry was the house's answer to the rise of the dry cocktail, perfected by Luigi Rossi's sons and unveiled on New Year's Day, 1900, with way less sugar than the sweet vermouths of the day. That low-sugar, citrus-forward style is exactly why bartenders have leaned on it for the Martini ever since.
Good to know
- What is the price of Martini Extra Dry 1L?
Martini Extra Dry 1L is KSh 1,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Martini Extra Dry 1L taste like?
Crisp, dry and zesty. Lemon and a hint of raspberry up front, a soft floral middle from iris root, and a clean, gently bitter finish. Not sweet at all.
- What is the ABV of Martini Extra Dry?
It's 18% alcohol, so it sits between a wine and a spirit. It's a fortified, aromatised wine (vermouth).
- How do I serve Martini Extra Dry?
Over ice with soda and a lemon twist as a light aperitif, or stirred with gin and ice for a classic Dry Martini. Keep the bottle in the fridge once opened.
- What pairs with Martini Extra Dry?
Salty aperitivo snacks like olives, almonds and crisps, plus oysters, grilled prawns, cured meats and sharp cheese.
- Where is Martini Extra Dry from?
It's made by Martini & Rossi in Turin, Italy, and was first launched on New Year's Day 1900.
- Is Martini Extra Dry the right vermouth for a Dry Martini?
Yes, this is the dry white vermouth a classic Dry Martini calls for. A small splash with gin or vodka and you're sorted.
Martini Extra Dry 1L
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Martini Extra Dry 1L price in Kenya
Buy Martini Extra Dry 1L online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 2 sizes — 750 ml at KSh 2,029, 1000 ml at KSh 1,999 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- 750 mlKSh 2,029
- 1000 mlKSh 1,999