Sep 02 2026
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Signature Martini Recipe

Inspired by River Oak Chophouse
Time12m
Serves1

Your choice of Tanqueray Gin or Tito's Vodka, Dry Vermouth, olive brine, blue cheese stuffed olives.

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Ingredients

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Drink Base

Seasoning & Brine

Garnish

Glassware & Tools

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill glass

    Place the martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure it is well chilled.

  2. 2

    Select spirit

    Decide whether to make a gin martini (Tanqueray) or vodka martini (Tito's). Measure 2.5 oz of your chosen spirit with a jigger.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Add ingredients to mixing glass

    Fill the mixing glass or shaker with 1 cup of fresh ice. Pour in 2.5 oz of the chosen spirit and 0.5 oz dry vermouth, followed by 0.25 oz olive brine.

  2. 4

    For a clear, silky martini, stir the mixture with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted. If you prefer a colder, slightly aerated martini, shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.

  3. 5

    Prepare garnish

    While stirring/shaking, thread three blue cheese-stuffed olives onto a cocktail pick. If using a lemon twist, cut a 1/2-inch strip of peel and set aside.

Finishing & Serving

  1. 6

    Discard ice and chill glass

    If you used ice water to chill the glass, empty it now. Ensure the glass is cold and dry.

  2. 7

    Strain cocktail

    Using a strainer, pour the chilled martini into the chilled martini glass, leaving any remaining ice behind in the mixing glass.

  3. 8

    Garnish and serve

    Float the blue cheese-stuffed olive skewer in the glass or rest it on the rim. Optionally express the lemon twist over the surface and discard or drop it in according to preference. Serve immediately.

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