Martini
Shake up your evening with our irresistible martini recipe! Discover the perfect balance of flavors in a glass.
Ingredients
- 60 Milliliters Vodka Or gin
- 1 Tablespoon Dry vermouth
- 3 Olives Or lemon peel to garnish
- 5 Large Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Place your martini glass in the freezer for a few minutes to ensure it's cold.
- Take two or three olives and thread them onto a cocktail pick or skewer. You can use stuffed or plain olives according to your preference.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Carefully pour the measured amount of vodka and vermouth over the ice in the cocktail shaker.
- Shake for about 15 seconds to properly mix and chill the ingredients
- Remove your martini glass from the freezer and strain the mixture from the cocktail shaker into the glass.
- Place your olive skewer on top of the liquid in the glass, allowing it to rest against one side of the glass. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
1. Start with high-quality spirits: Choose a premium gin or vodka as the base of your martini. These will greatly impact the overall flavor.
2. Chill your glasses: Place your martini glasses in the freezer for a few minutes before serving to ensure a crisp and refreshing drink.
3. Measure your ingredients precisely: Use a jigger or measuring tool to ensure accurate proportions of spirits. Typically, use 60 milliliters of gin or vodka and 30 milliliters of dry vermouth, but adjust according to personal taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 191mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 47IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.1mg
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