Ingredients

  • 2½ ozlondon dry gin
  • ½ ozdry vermouth
  • 🍋lemon twist or olive(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Add gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir for 25-30 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Express oil from a lemon peel over the drink, or garnish with green olives.

📜 History

The Martini evolved during the late 1800s and early 1900s from earlier gin and vermouth combinations. It became a symbol of sophistication and refinement.

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