Martini Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Gin or vodka martini with a twist.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill the Glass
Place a martini glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of gin or vodka with 0.5 oz of dry vermouth. Fill the shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes.
3
Shake or Stir
Depending on your preference, either shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds or stir gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
4
Strain into Glass
Remove the ice from your chilled martini glass (if using ice water) and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
5
Garnish
Twist a piece of lemon peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass as a garnish.