World's Greatest Martini

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For the best martini, use a high-quality gin in this adult beverage. A twist of lemon zest is an alternative to the olive garnish.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 8 fluid ounces gin

  • ½ fluid ounce dry vermouth

  • ½ fluid ounce sweet vermouth

  • 4 cups ice cubes

  • 4 pimento-stuffed green olives

Directions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice cubes. Add about 1/2 ounce each dry and sweet vermouth. Shake enough to coat ice and pour off liquid. Add 8 ounces gin to coated ice in the shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into 4 chilled martini glasses, garnish with pimiento-stuffed olive and serve.

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