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Ingredients
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Classic Martini Ingredients
Method
Classic Martini Directions
- 1
Chill the Glass
Start by chilling your martini glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and letting it sit while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, combine the gin or vodka and dry vermouth. If you prefer a drier martini, use less vermouth.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes. This will chill the drink and dilute it slightly.
- 4
Stir or Shake
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled. If you prefer a shaken martini, shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 5
Prepare the Glass
Empty the ice water from your chilled martini glass.
- 6
- 7
Garnish
Garnish your classic martini with an olive or a twist of lemon peel, depending on your preference.
