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Classic Gin Martini

The cocktail that defines elegance — London dry gin and dry vermouth, stirred (not shaken) and served ice-cold with a lemon twist or olive. The 6:1 ratio is the classic starting point. James Bond may prefer vodka, but the original martini was always gin.

Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 oz London dry gin (Tanqueray, Beefeater, or Sipsmith)
  • 1/2 oz dry vermouth (Dolin Dry)
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • Lemon twist or 3 olives for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2. Add gin, dry vermouth, and orange bitters.
  3. 3. Stir gently for 20-30 seconds until well-chilled.
  4. 4. Strain into a chilled martini or Nick & Nora glass.
  5. 5. Express lemon peel oils over the glass, rub around rim, and drop in — or garnish with olives on a pick.
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