Martini Recipe

Martini

1. 1

   Chill glass

   Place a martini glass (or coupe) in the freezer for at least 5 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill it.

2. 2

   Prepare mixing glass

   Fill a mixing glass or cocktail shaker with about 6 large ice cubes to properly chill and dilute the drink.

3. 3

   Add spirits

   Pour 1.5 oz gin and 0.5 oz dry vermouth into the mixing glass over the ice.

4. 4

   Stir

   Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture for 20–30 seconds (about 15–20 full spoon rotations). Stirring chills and dilutes the cocktail without over-aerating it; if you prefer a colder, slightly more diluted drink, stir up to 40 seconds.

5. 5

   Optional vermouth rinse

   If you prefer a very dry Martini, discard the 0.5 oz vermouth and instead rinse the chilled glass with a small amount (about 0.1 oz) of vermouth: pour the vermouth into the chilled glass, swirl to coat the interior, then pour out the excess before straining the drink.

6. 6

   Strain

   Discard the ice from the chilled martini glass (or pour out the rinse). Using a Hawthorne strainer or the mixing glass lid, strain the stirred cocktail into the chilled glass.

7. 7

   Garnish

   Express a lemon twist over the surface to release oils and either drop it in or rim the glass and discard, or alternatively garnish with a single olive on a cocktail pick and place it in the drink.

8. 8

   Serve immediately. Enjoy responsibly.