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Dry Gin Martini

A classic cocktail with a crisp and refreshing flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: International
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 1/2 ounces of dry gin
  • 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth
  • Ice for shaking
  • Lemon twist or olive for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker or mixing glass
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Strainer
  • Martini glass
  • Bar spoon or stirring stick

Method
 

  1. Chill the martini glass.
  2. Gather your shaker or mixing glass, jigger, and strainer.
  3. Fill your shaker with ice.
  4. Measure out 2 1/2 ounces of dry gin using a jigger.
  5. Add 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth.
  6. Cover and shake for about 15 seconds or stir for 30 seconds.
  7. Use a strainer to pour the mixture into your chilled martini glass.
  8. Add a lemon twist or olive to garnish.

Notes

Adjust the gin-to-vermouth ratio to suit your taste, and serve with light appetizers if desired.