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Ingredients
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Martini Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Chill Your Glass
Begin by chilling a martini glass. Fill it with ice water and set it aside while you prepare your martini.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of gin or vodka with 0.5 oz of dry vermouth. Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the shaker.
- 3
Shake or Stir
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds if you prefer a shaken martini or stir gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds if you prefer it stirred.
- 4
- 5
Garnish
Add either an olive or a twist of lemon peel to the drink for garnish.
- 6
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic martini.