Classic Martini Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chill the Glass
Begin by chilling your cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and letting it sit while you prepare your martini.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of gin and 0.5 oz of dry vermouth.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup).
- 4
Stir the Mixture
Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 5
Strain the Martini
Remove the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass and strain the martini mixture into the glass using a cocktail strainer.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish your martini with either an olive or a lemon twist according to your preference.