Classic Martini Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Gin or vodka, dry vermouth, olive.

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Ingredients

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1
Chill the Glass
Begin by chilling your martini glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the drink.
2
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of gin or vodka and 0.5 oz of dry vermouth.
3
Stir or Shake
Fill the mixing glass or shaker with ice. If you prefer a stirred martini, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds. For a shaken martini, shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
4
Strain into Glass
Discard the ice water from your chilled martini glass. Using a strainer, pour the mixed drink into the glass, leaving the ice behind.
5
Garnish
Drop 2 olives into the glass for garnish. If you’re using a lemon twist, express the oils over the drink and drop the twist in as well.