Dry Martini

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Prep: 5 mins Cook: None Serves: 1 Source: Classic — 19th century evolution from the Martinez; IBA Unforgettables

Ingredients

  • 60ml London dry gin (2 oz)
  • 10ml dry vermouth (1/3 oz)
  • Ice, for stirring
  • Garnish: green olive, or lemon peel expressed and discarded

Instructions

  1. Combine gin and dry vermouth in a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  2. Stir for 20-30 seconds until very well-chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with a green olive or, for a 'twist', express the oils of a lemon peel over the drink and either drop it in or discard.
Wine Pairing: N/A
Classic — 19th century evolution from the Martinez; IBA Unforgettables · Pre-Prohibition classic
cocktail, martini, gin, vermouth, stirred, classic, iba