The Signature Martini Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Our house favorite for almost two decades

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Ingredients

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1
Chill the Glass
Place a martini glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while preparing the cocktail.
2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of gin, 0.5 oz of dry vermouth, and 0.5 oz of olive brine.
3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes and secure the lid.
4
Shake or Stir
Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds or stir gently for 30 seconds, depending on your preference for dilution.
5
Strain into Glass
Remove the martini glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled glass.

6
Garnish with Olives
Thread 3 green olives onto a cocktail pick and place it into the drink.
7
Add Lemon Twist
Twist a lemon peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass as an aromatic garnish.