Classic Martini Recipe

Inspired by The Ledbury

Time10m

Serves1

Served with olives

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Ingredients

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1
Chill the Glass
Place a martini glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
2
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of gin and 0.5 oz of dry vermouth.
3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with about 5 ice cubes.
4
Shake or Stir
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds or stir gently for 30 seconds, depending on your preference for dilution.
5
Strain into Glass
Remove the martini glass from the freezer or discard the ice water. Using a strainer, pour the mixed cocktail into the chilled glass.
6
Garnish
Add 2 olives to the drink as garnish. You can either drop them directly into the glass or skewer them on a cocktail pick for a classy presentation.