Classic Martini Recipe

Chill the Glass

Place a martini glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

Mix the Ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and olive brine. Fill the shaker with ice.

Shake or Stir

Shake the mixture gently for about 15 seconds, or stir it with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

Strain and Serve

Remove the ice from the chilled glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.

Garnish

Garnish the martini with olives on a skewer or dropped directly into the glass.