Martini Recipe

Preparation Directions

1. 1

   Chill the Glass

   Start 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. 2

   Combine Ingredients

   In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of gin and 0.5 oz of dry vermouth. Fill the shaker or mixing glass with ice cubes.

3. 3

   Stir or Shake

   If you prefer a stirred martini, use a bar spoon to stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled. For a shaken martini, place the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

4. 4

   Strain into Glass

   Remove the ice water from your chilled martini glass and strain the mixture into the glass using a fine mesh strainer or the strainer attached to your shaker.

5. 5

   Garnish

   Add an olive or a lemon twist to the drink for garnish. If using a lemon twist, express the oils from the peel over the drink before adding it to enhance the aroma.

6. 6

   Serve

   Your martini is ready to be served! Enjoy responsibly.