Classic Martini
A clean, spirit-forward classic. Simple drink, but the gin matters.
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
Martini glass or coupe
Ice
Stir with ice; serve up
Tools
Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz Gin Use a gin you actually like. This drink is mostly gin.
- 1/2 oz Dry vermouth Keep vermouth refrigerated after opening.
How to make it
- Add gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass.
- Fill with ice.
- Stir for 25–30 seconds until very cold.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass or coupe.
- Garnish with an olive or lemon twist if you have one.
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