Jul 14 2026

Classic Martini Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

A classic gin martini with a twist.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Place a martini glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of gin, 0.5 oz of dry vermouth, and 0.5 oz of olive brine. Fill the shaker with ice cubes (1 cup) and shake well for about 15-20 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain the Mixture

    Remove the martini glass from the freezer or empty the ice water. Use a fine mesh strainer to pour the mixed ingredients into the chilled glass.

Garnishing

  1. 4

    Add Olives

    Garnish the martini with 2 green olives by either placing them on a cocktail pick or dropping them directly into the glass.

  2. 5

    Add Lemon Twist

    Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink and then drop it into the glass for added aroma and flavor.

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