Martini Recipe
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Ingredients
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Martini
Tools & Garnish
Method
Prepare Glass
- 1
Mix Cocktail
- 2
Measure and pour
Add 2.5 oz gin and 0.5 oz dry vermouth into a mixing glass or cocktail shaker. Use a jigger for accurate measurement.
- 3
Add ice
Fill the mixing glass with ice up to near the top so the liquid will be properly chilled and slightly diluted.
- 4
Stir (preferred) or shake
Stir the mixture with a bar spoon for 20–30 seconds until the outside of the mixing glass feels very cold (this gently chills and dilutes). If you prefer a shaken martini, shake vigorously for 8–10 seconds until well chilled; note shaking will produce tiny ice shards and more dilution.
- 5
Garnish & Finish
- 6
Prepare lemon twist
If using a lemon twist, use a peeler or sharp knife to cut a 1/2-inch wide strip of lemon peel, avoiding the bitter white pith as much as possible. Hold the peel over the martini and give it a quick twist to release the oils, then wipe the rim with the peel and drop it into the drink or rest it on the rim.
- 7
Or garnish with olive
If using an olive, spear one pitted green olive on a cocktail pick and gently lower it into the martini. For an extra touch, rinse the olive in a small amount of the vermouth before adding, if desired.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while very cold. Optionally sprinkle a tiny pinch (about 1/4 tsp) of coarsely grated lemon zest over the surface for aroma if using the lemon garnish.