4.7 from 18 votes
The Perfect Martini
A martini is a serious cocktail, here is my favorite way to make it! With gin, obviously, and a twist of lemon.
Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings:
1
Martini
Course:
Drinks, Cocktails
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 ounces gin I prefer Hendricks
- 1/4 ounce dry vermouth
- lemon strip of zest
- ice
Instructions
- In a pint glass or cocktail shaker, add ice, gin and vermouth. Allow them to sit, without shaking or stirring, for 2-3 minutes. You can swirl it a few times if you want.
- If you are zesting the lemon, do it right over the martini glass.
- Strain the martini into a chilled martini glass, give the lemon zest a twist over the glass and add it to the drink.
- Serve right away to your adoring fans.
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Notes
- This is a very strong drink. If you are a lightweight, you may want to share it. You can also make this with 2 ounces of gin if you prefer.