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Ingredients
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Craft Cocktails
Martinis
Method
Craft Cocktails
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients including gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, fresh basil leaves, club soda, and ice cubes.
- 2
Muddle the Basil
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh basil leaves. Muddle them gently with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their aroma and flavor.
- 3
Mix the Cocktail
Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker with the muddled basil. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- 4
Shake Well
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Martinis
- 6
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients including vodka, dry vermouth, olives, and ice cubes.
- 7
Fill the Shaker
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to chill the drink.
- 8
Add the Liquors
Pour the vodka and dry vermouth over the ice in the shaker.
- 9
Shake or Stir
Shake the shaker for about 10 seconds for a shaken martini, or stir gently with a spoon for about 30 seconds for a stirred martini.
- 10
