Classic Martini Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Gin and vermouth with an olive garnish.

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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
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin and dry vermouth. If you prefer a wetter martini, you can adjust the amount of vermouth to taste.
3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the top.
4
Shake or Stir
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds or stir gently for about 30 seconds if you prefer a stirred martini.
5
Strain into Glass
Remove the martini glass from the freezer or empty the ice water. Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.
6
Garnish
Drop in the olives and if desired, add a splash of olive brine for extra flavor.