Classic Cocktail Recipe
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Place a cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Prepare the Cocktail Mixture
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, 1 oz of dry vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes, ensuring that the ingredients are adequately chilled.
- 4
Shake or Stir
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 10-15 seconds, or if you prefer a stirred cocktail, stir gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Remove the cocktail glass from the freezer or discard the ice water, then strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled glass.
- 6