Ingredients:
- 2 oz Gin or Vodka (depending on preference)
- 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist or olive for garnish
Instructions:
- Chill a martini glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water.
- In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of your preferred gin or vodka.
- Add 1/2 oz of dry vermouth to the mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir the mixture well for about 20-30 seconds. If you prefer a colder and more diluted martini, stir for a bit longer.
- Discard the ice from the chilled martini glass.
- Strain the stirred mixture into the prepared martini glass.
- Express the oil from a lemon twist over the drink by twisting it over the glass, then drop the twist into the cocktail. Alternatively, you can garnish with an olive.
- Serve and enjoy the timeless elegance of your Martini Cocktail!
Yield:
- This recipe makes one Martini cocktail.
Preparation Time:
- Approximately 5 minutes