Jun 08 2026
Classic Martini Recipe
Inspired by River & Rye
Time10m
Serves1
A timeless cocktail made with gin and vermouth.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Before mixing, chill your martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
- 2
Mix the Martini
In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in 2 oz of gin and 1 oz of dry vermouth.
- 3
Stir
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
- 5
Garnish
Add either an olive or a twist of lemon peel as garnish, depending on your preference.
- 6
Serve
Enjoy your classic martini responsibly!