Aromatic Classic Martini
A sophisticated and refreshing take on the classic martini, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment Needed
- Chilled martini glass
- Cocktail pick (optional)
- Mixing glass or cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 2.50 ozLondon Dry Gin(Use a high-quality gin for best flavor.)
- 0.50 ozDry Vermouth(Adds complexity and balance.)
- 1.00 pieceGreen Olive or Lemon Twist(For garnish. Optional.)
Instructions
Chill a martini glass.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Add gin and vermouth to the mixing glass.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Stir vigorously for at least 30 seconds until well chilled.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Garnish with a green olive or lemon twist.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Thread the olive onto a cocktail pick (if using).
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Gently lower the olive into the glass.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
If using a lemon twist, gently pinch the peel to release its oils.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Express the oils over the drink, then brush the rim of the glass with the peel and drop it into the glass.
Estimated time: 1 minutes