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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 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 drink.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of gin or vodka and 0.5 oz of dry vermouth.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the top. This will help to chill the drink and dilute it slightly.
- 4
Shake or Stir
Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, or stir gently for about 30 seconds if you prefer a stirred martini.
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Add a single olive or a twist of lemon peel to the drink for garnish.