The Martini Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Chill the Glass

   Begin by chilling a martini glass. Fill the glass with ice water and set it aside while you prepare the cocktail.

2. 2

   Prepare the Mixing Glass

   In a mixing glass, add the ice cubes to fill it about halfway. This will help to chill the ingredients as you mix.

3. 3

   Add Ingredients

   Pour 2 oz of Ketel One Vodka and 0.5 oz of Dry Vermouth into the mixing glass over the ice.

4. 4

   Stir the Mixture

   Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds. This will properly chill and dilute the cocktail.

5. 5

   Prepare the Glass

   Discard the ice water from the chilled martini glass. If desired, you can also rinse it with a small amount of vermouth and discard.

6. 6

   Strain the Cocktail

   Using a strainer, pour the mixed cocktail into the chilled martini glass, ensuring no ice falls into the glass.

7. 7

   Garnish the Drink

   Finish the drink by placing a single Castelvetrano olive in the martini as a garnish.

8. 8

   Serve

   Serve immediately and enjoy your classic martini!