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Ingredients
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Martini Ingredients
Method
Martini Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Begin by chilling your martini glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of gin and 0.5 oz of dry vermouth. Fill the shaker with ice cubes (approximately 1 cup) to chill the mixture.
- 3
Shake or Stir
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds to mix and chill the ingredients thoroughly. Alternatively, you can stir the mixture with a bar spoon if you prefer a less aerated drink.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your martini with either a single olive or a twist of lemon peel. Serve immediately and enjoy!