Classic Martini Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Gin and vermouth with an olive garnish.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill the Glass
Begin by chilling your martini glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and letting it sit while you prepare the drink.
2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine the gin and dry vermouth. Fill the mixing glass with ice.
3
Stir
Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
4
Strain and Serve
Empty the ice water from your chilled glass. Strain the mixture into the glass.
5
Garnish
Garnish with an olive on a toothpick or simply drop it into the drink.