A martini is an iconic cocktail, traditionally made with gin or vodka, vermouth, and possibly olive brine or lemon peel for garnish. Here’s a simple recipe to make a classic martini:
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces of gin (or vodka)
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- Ice cubes
- 1 olive (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Glass: Rinse a chilled martini glass with alcohol—either by swiping the inside with a lemon wedge or pouring in a bit of gin or vodka and swirling it around.
Shake the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, pour in the gin (or vodka), and add the vermouth.
Shake Well: Close the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients.
Strain Into Glass: Carefully strain the contents of the shaker into the prepared martini glass.
Garnish: Add an olive to the glass, and serve immediately.
Variations:
- Dry Martini: Use less vermouth (often just a few drops) for a drier martini.
- Dirty Martini: Substitute the olive with a olive brine-filled olive to add saltiness.
- Vesper Martini: Mix gin, vodka, and white vermouth in equal parts and add an egg white for added body.
Enjoy your perfectly crafted martini!
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