Jul 14 2026
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Martinis Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Mezzanotte
Time15m
Serves1

Award-winning martinis.

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Ingredients

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Classic Martini Ingredients

Cosmopolitan Martini Ingredients

Chocolate Martini Ingredients

Method

Classic Martini Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients: dry gin, dry vermouth, olives, and lemon twist.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour 2 oz of dry gin and 1 oz of dry vermouth.

  3. 3

    Stir

    Stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish with an olive and/or a lemon twist.

Cosmopolitan Martini Directions

  1. 6

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients: vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice, and lime wedge.

  2. 7

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a shaker filled with ice, combine 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz triple sec, 0.5 oz cranberry juice, and 0.5 oz lime juice.

  3. 8

    Shake

    Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.

  4. 9

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.

  5. 10

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lime wedge.

Chocolate Martini Directions

  1. 11

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients: vodka, chocolate liqueur, cream, and chocolate shavings.

  2. 12

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a shaker filled with ice, pour 2 oz vodka, 1 oz chocolate liqueur, and 1 oz cream.

  3. 13

    Shake

    Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well mixed and chilled.

  4. 14

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.

  5. 15

    Garnish

    Garnish with chocolate shavings on top.

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