Jul 14 2026
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Olives Classic Martini Recipe

Inspired by Olives
Time10m
Serves1

Gin or Vodka of your choice – as dry or dirty as you like it.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Drink

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin or vodka and dry vermouth.

  3. 3

    Shake or Stir

    Add ice to the shaker and shake well for a dry martini or stir gently for a dirty martini.

  4. 4

    Strain

    Empty the ice water from the chilled martini glass and strain the cocktail into the glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Drop in the olives for garnish.

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