Martini

A timeless cocktail made with gin (or vodka) and dry vermouth, stirred or shaken and served chilled, typically garnished with an olive or lemon twist.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ oz gin (or vodka)
• ½ oz dry vermouth
• Ice
• Lemon twist or olive, for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a mixing glass or shaker with ice.
2. Add gin (or vodka) and dry vermouth.
3. Stir for 20–30 seconds (or shake if preferred for a “shaken martini”).
4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist or green olive.
6. Serve immediately.