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Martini Recipe Gin

A classic cocktail that combines gin and dry vermouth, garnished with a lemon twist or olives for a refreshing experience.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
  • Ice cubes for mixing
  • Lemon twist or olives for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker or mixing glass
  • Strainer
  • Jigger
  • Martini glass
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. Chill your martini glass.
  2. Gather your gin, vermouth, and ice cubes.
  3. Fill your shaker or mixing glass with ice cubes.
  4. Pour in 2 1/2 ounces of gin using a jigger.
  5. Add 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth to the shaker.
  6. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds or stir gently.
  7. Use a strainer to pour the mixture into your chilled glass.
  8. Add a lemon twist or an olive as a garnish.

Notes

For a drier martini, reduce the amount of vermouth; for a wetter one, increase it. Enjoy immediately for the best taste.