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Martini

The most iconic cocktail in existence. Gin, vermouth, and eternal debate over ratios and garnishes. Stirred, shaken, dirty, dry—however you take it, it's always sophisticated.

ginEasy~32% ABV
MethodStirGlassMartini GlassIcenoneGarnishlemon twist or olive
⚠ Contains: 🍷 Sulfites
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ozlondon dry gin
  • ½ ozdry vermouth
  • lemon twist or olivegarnish
Instructions
  1. 1Add gin and vermouth to mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2Stir for 30 seconds until very cold.
  3. 3Strain into chilled martini glass.
  4. 4Garnish with lemon twist or olive.
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History & Origin

Emerged in the late 1800s. By the 1920s it became the defining cocktail of sophistication.

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