Classic Martini Recipe
A timeless classic with a splash of olive brine.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
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
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of gin, 0.5 oz of dry vermouth, and 0.25 oz of olive brine.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes to ensure the mixture is chilled.
- 4
Shake or Stir
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds if you prefer a shaken martini. For a stirred martini, stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish your martini with 2 olives. Serve immediately and enjoy your classic martini!