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The Gin Martini

The classic gin cocktail, the Gin Martini, uses only gin and vermouth to make this potent punch of a cocktail. Dress it up with different vermouth styles, or add your own special garnish instead of the traditional olives.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 Oz. Gin
  • 1/2 Oz. Dry Vermouth
  • 1 or 3 Olives
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters

Instructions

  • Start with a chilled glass, a martini glass if you have one. But really.
  • Combine your gin and vermouth, and perhaps your bitters, in a stirring container with ice.
  • Stir for about 30 seconds or so.
  • Strain into your freshly chilled martini glass.
  • Garnish with an odd number of olives or a lemon twist.