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Vodka Martini

James Bond's preference — vodka and dry vermouth, stirred or shaken, served ice-cold. Cleaner and more neutral than its gin cousin. The vodka Martini lets the vermouth's botanicals shine. Use quality vodka — this drink has nowhere to hide.

Prep5 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 oz premium vodka
  • 1/2 oz dry vermouth
  • 1 dash orange bitters (optional)
  • Lemon twist or 3 olives for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. 2. Add vodka and dry vermouth (and bitters if using).
  3. 3. Stir for 20 seconds (or shake — Bond's preference).
  4. 4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  5. 5. Garnish with a lemon twist or olives on a pick.
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