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The Classic Martini Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Gin or Vodka dry Vermouth

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

1

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.

2

Mix the Ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin or vodka and dry vermouth. Fill the shaker with ice.

3

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.

4

Strain into Glass

Empty the ice water from the martini glass and strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled glass.

5

Garnish and Serve

Garnish with an olive or a twist of lemon peel. Serve immediately.