Description
A classic Gin Martini cocktail recipe featuring a smooth blend of gin, dry vermouth, and a dash of bitters, garnished with olives for a timeless and elegant drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 3 ounces Gin
- 1 ounce dry vermouth
Additional
- 1 dash bitters
- Olives for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice to chill the mixture and ensure it becomes perfectly cold and diluted.
- Add ingredients: Pour 3 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of dry vermouth, and one dash of bitters into the shaker over the ice.
- Shake: Shake the mixture vigorously to mix and chill the ingredients thoroughly, creating a smooth blend.
- Strain: Strain the chilled cocktail into a Martini glass to serve without ice in the drink.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the cocktail with olives and serve immediately for an authentic gin martini experience.
Notes
- Use high-quality gin and dry vermouth for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of vermouth to taste; some prefer a very dry martini with less vermouth.
- Bitters add a subtle complexity but can be omitted if preferred.
- Chilling the glass beforehand enhances the drinking experience.
- Olives can be replaced with a lemon twist if desired.
