Jul 14 2026
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Classic Martini Recipe

Inspired by Herons
Time10m
Serves1

Make Classic Martini Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Classic Martini

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 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. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 ounces of gin and 0.5 ounces of dry vermouth.

  3. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the shaker with one cup of ice cubes to ensure the cocktail is properly chilled.

  4. 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. 5

    Strain into Glass

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

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Finally, garnish your classic martini with a single olive placed in the center of the drink.

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