The Classic Martini Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

A traditional martini made with gin and vermouth.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill the Glass
Begin by chilling your martini glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail.
2
Measure the Ingredients
In a mixing glass, measure 2 ounces of gin and 0.5 ounces of dry vermouth. Adjust the amount of vermouth based on your preference for a drier or wetter martini.
3
Add Ice
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to ensure the cocktail is well chilled.
4
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds. This will chill the ingredients while also diluting them slightly.
5
Strain into Glass
Discard the ice water from the chilled martini glass. Using a strainer, pour the chilled mixture into the glass.
6
Garnish
Add an olive or a twist of lemon peel to the drink for garnish. If using a lemon twist, express the oils over the drink before placing it in.