Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 3 ounces gin (or vodka, your choice*)
  • Splash of 1/2 ounce dry vermouth**
  • Ice cubes
  • Pimento-stuffed green olives ((large ones are best))
  • Lemon (twist)

Instruction

  • Chill martini glasses by placing in the freezer.  A properly chilled martini glass means they should be in the freezer for a minimum of one hour prior to making martini cocktails.
  • Place 7 to 8 ice cubes in the chilled glass pitcher or metal cocktain shaker.  Note: Your glass pitcher or metal shaker should also be stored in the freezer.
  • Pour gin or vodka and vermouth into the chilled glass pitcher or a metal cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.  Either shake or stir until cold (your choice) at least 10 seconds.  
  • Strain into a chilled martini cocktail glass.  Serve straight up (no ice in the glass).
  • Garnish with either a couple of olives or a lemon twist.  My preference is three large olives.
  • Makes 1 fantastic classic martini.