Classic Martini Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Classic Martini
Method
Preparation Steps
- 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 cocktail.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 ounces of gin and 0.5 ounces of dry vermouth.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with one cup of ice cubes to ensure the cocktail is properly chilled.
- 4
Shake or Stir
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, or if you prefer a classic stirred martini, stir gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Finally, garnish your classic martini with a single olive placed in the center of the drink.