Jun 08 2026

Martini Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Martini 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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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Begin by chilling a martini glass in the freezer or by filling it with ice water to cool it down.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin and dry vermouth. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.

  3. 3

    Shake or Stir

    Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds or stir it gently for 30 seconds, depending on your preference for a shaken or stirred martini.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Remove the ice from the chilled martini glass. Strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish with either an olive or a lemon twist, and serve immediately.

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