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Two classic martinis, each garnished with two green olives.
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Classic Martini

This classic martini is made with only gin and vermouth and garnished with olive or lemon twist. Simple, elegant, and truly classic.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 169

Equipment

  • Martini glass, chilled

Ingredients

  • Ice
  • 2 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1/4 to 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
  • Green olive(s) or a twist of lemon peel
US - Metric

Instructions

  • Toss a handful of ice into a mixing glass. (A pint glass works quite well, as does the bottom portion of a cocktail shaker.)
  • Pour in the gin and vermouth. Stir for 30 seconds.
  • Strain the martini into a martini glass. Drop in an olive or perch the twist on the edge of the glass.

Notes

Martini Variation

Dry: Go easy on the vermouth. (Traditionally, it was the converse, relying on a generous pour of vermouth.)
Dirty: Add a splash of olive brine.
Vodka: Duh. Swap gin for vodka.
Perfect or 50-50: Rely on equal amounts sweet and dry vermouth.
Gibson: Lose the olive and the twist. Toss in a cocktail onion instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1martini | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 1mg