Classic Martini Recipe
A traditional martini served with gin and vermouth.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Start by chilling a martini glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add the gin, dry vermouth, and ice cubes.
- 3
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds. The goal is to chill the ingredients without overly diluting them.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Finish the martini by adding either an olive or a twist of lemon peel as a garnish. Serve immediately.