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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Tools
Method
Preparation
Chill the Glass
Place the cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.
Measure and Pour Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, pour 2 oz of gin and 1 oz of dry vermouth.
Add Ice
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes to about three-quarters full.
Mixing
Shake or Stir
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake gently for about 15 seconds, or alternatively, stir the mixture with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds if you prefer a stirred martini.
Strain into Glass
Remove the cocktail glass from the freezer or empty the ice water. Use a strainer to pour the mixed drink into the glass.
Garnishing
Garnish
Add a single olive or a twist of lemon peel to the drink for garnish. Serve immediately.