The Classic Martini Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Gin or vodka

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Ingredients

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1
Chill your martini glass by filling it with ice water and set aside while you prepare the drink.
2
In a cocktail shaker, add the gin or vodka and dry vermouth.
3
Fill the shaker with ice and shake or stir until well-chilled (about 15-30 seconds).
4
Empty the ice water from your martini glass and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
5
Garnish with an olive or a twist of lemon peel as desired.