Jun 08 2026
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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. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Before mixing, chill your martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Martini

    In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in 2 oz of gin and 1 oz of dry vermouth.

  3. 3

    Stir

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into Glass

    Empty the ice water from your chilled martini glass. Using a strainer, pour the mixed cocktail into the glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Add either an olive or a twist of lemon peel as garnish, depending on your preference.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Enjoy your classic martini responsibly!

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