Put cracked ice into a chilled cocktail shaker.
Classic Martini (WIP)
Simple
Spirit-forward
Strong
Traditional
The exact origin of the martini is unclear. A popular theory suggests it evolved from a cocktail called the Martinez served sometime in the early 1860s at the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco, which people frequented before taking an evening ferry to the nearby town of Martinez, California.
Alternatively, the people of Martinez say a bartender in their town created the drink, or maybe the drink was named after the town.
Ingredients
2 ½ oz or
vodka
Plain VodkaVodka is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage with different varieties originating in Poland and Russia. It is composed primarily of water and ethanol, but sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings.
gin
London Dry GinGin originating in England, but produced all over the world. What most people think of when they think of gin. Has a distinctive juniper flavor, and as a 'dry gin', the flavors are all natural from the botanicals. Common brands include Beefeater, Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire.
1 tsp or to taste
dry vermouth
Vermouth
One or a twist.
olive
OlivesSmall fruit with a salty flavor, with colors ranging from red, green, to brown. Grown from a species of small tree traditionally grown in the Mediterranean, olives can be found canned, jarred, or fresh.
lemon
LemonAutumn-spring citrus fruit with moderate-loud volume, sweet-sweet flavor and bright yellow hue.
Method
1
2
Pour the or and into the shaker.
vodka
Plain VodkaVodka is a clear distilled alcoholic beverage with different varieties originating in Poland and Russia. It is composed primarily of water and ethanol, but sometimes with traces of impurities and flavorings.
gin
London Dry GinGin originating in England, but produced all over the world. What most people think of when they think of gin. Has a distinctive juniper flavor, and as a 'dry gin', the flavors are all natural from the botanicals. Common brands include Beefeater, Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire.
vermouth
Vermouth
3
Shake until well frosted. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4
Garnish with the olive, or a lemon twist.
5
Serve immediately.
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Cream made by whipping with a whisk or mixer until light and fluffy. It is often sweetened and sometimes flavored with vanilla.