Vodka Martini

A cleaner, more neutral martini. Good if you want the vermouth and garnish to do more of the talking.

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Difficulty Medium
Glass Martini glass or coupe
Ice Stir with ice; serve up
Tools Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer

Ingredients

  • 2.5 oz Vodka Use decent vodka since there is not much hiding it.
  • 1/2 oz Dry vermouth Use less vermouth if you prefer it very dry.

How to make it

  1. Add vodka and dry vermouth to a mixing glass.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Stir for 25–30 seconds until very cold.
  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass or coupe.
  5. Garnish with an olive or lemon twist if you have one.

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