Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsBlacklock SohoUsual Suspects (straight Up) Recipe

Usual Suspects (straight Up) Recipe

Inspired by Blacklock Soho
Time10m
Serves1

Make Usual Suspects (straight Up) Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Before preparing your cocktail, chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of gin and 0.5 oz of dry vermouth.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Add 5 ice cubes to the mixing glass with the gin and vermouth.

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the cocktail properly.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Glass

    Discard the ice water from the chilled martini glass.

  6. 6

    Strain the Cocktail

    Using a strainer, pour the mixed drink into the chilled martini glass.

  7. 7

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a single olive dropped into the glass.

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