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Martini’s can be made with Gin or Vodka. I prefer gin because it’s better (personal preference doesn’t always need a deep reason, ya know).
Try my classic recipe today!
Ingredients
2.5 oz Gin
1.5 oz Vermouth, dry
1 dash Bitters, orange or aromatic
Ice Cubes
- Garnish Ideas
Lemon Twist
1 or 3 Olives (2 is considered bad luck)
Directions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add gin and vermouth.
- Stir for 25 to 30 seconds.
- Strain into a glass & add bitters.
- Garnish & Enjoy!
Notes
- Contrary to what you might have learned from Bond, Martini’s should be stirred and not shaken. Shaking is for complex drinks.
- Serve a better martini by chilling! Chill the glass, chill the bottles of gin and vermouth, you can even chill the mixing glass. Martinis are best ice-cold!
Stirred not Shaken!
There are tons of martini variations. What’s yours? Share the recipe in the comments!
Want another gin cocktail? Check out my Negroni Recipe next.
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