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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
Chill the Glass
Begin by chilling your martini glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and letting it sit while you prepare the drink.
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin or vodka and dry vermouth. Fill the shaker with ice.
Shake or Stir
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds if you prefer a shaken martini, or stir gently for about 30 seconds if you prefer it stirred.
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with an olive or a twist of lemon peel. Serve immediately.