How To: Make a Martini
The martini is perhaps the classic cocktail―and making one is probably simpler than you think. Just follow the quick steps in this video.
What You Need
Cocktail shaker, ice, gin (or vodka), dry vermouth, cocktail strainer, martini glass, olive or lemon twist
Follow These Five Easy Steps
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1Fill shaker with ice
Fill it halfway. Chipped ice is best, since it cools the drink faster than cubes.
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2Add gin
Add 2 1/2 ounces gin (or, if you prefer, vodka). If you don’t have a 1-ounce shot glass, measure a little more than 1/4 cup.
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3Add a splash of dry vermouth
The less you add, the drier your martini will be.
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4Stir or shake
This blends the flavors, and the ice dilutes the alcohol a little.
Tip: If you’re making a big batch of martinis, aim for a gin-to-vermouth ratio between 5-to-1 and 8-to-1 (if you like your martinis
very dry).
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5Pour and add a garnish
Place the strainer on top of your shaker, and pour martini into glass. Garnish with an olive or a twist of lemon.
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