50/50 Recipe
one and a half ounce gin or vodka one and a half ounce vermouth
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish (Optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Ingredients
Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients: gin or vodka, vermouth, and optional garnish (olive or lemon twist).
- 2
Chill Glass
Place a cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while preparing the drink.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 ounces of gin or vodka and 1.5 ounces of vermouth.
- 4
Shake or Stir
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Alternatively, you can stir the mixture with a bar spoon for a smoother texture.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Remove the cocktail glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Strain the mixed drink into the chilled glass.
- 6
Garnish
Add an olive or a lemon twist as a garnish if desired.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your 50/50 cocktail!