Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe People's KitchenClassic Cocktail Recipe

Classic Cocktail Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Classic Cocktail Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Liquors

Garnishes

Tools

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Place the cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Measure the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, measure 2 oz of gin and 1 oz of dry vermouth.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Shake the Ingredients

    Add ice to the cocktail shaker with the gin and vermouth. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

  2. 4

    Strain into Glass

    Remove the cocktail glass from the freezer or empty the ice water. Use a strainer to pour the cocktail mixture into the chilled glass.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Add Garnishes

    Garnish the cocktail with a single olive and a twist of lemon peel on top.

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