How To Make A Martini

"Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?" - Casino Royale. If you are a James Bond fan you will definitely be on familiar terms with this line. This was the first martini James Bond ordered in Casino Royale. The martini is one of the classic cocktails that was first invented in the mid or early 1800s. A martini is served in a typical martini glass that is similar to a wine glass in shape. A martini glass has a long stem with a shallow triangle shaped bowl. Making martini’s at home is trouble-free. If you are a martini lover, then here are some great martini recipes for you to try. Read through these martini recipes and pick the one that appeals to you the most and give it a shot.

Martini Recipes

Classic Martini

• 2 ½ oz Gin
• ½ oz Dry Vermouth
• Orange or Angostura Bitters (optional)
• 1 Green Olive or Lemon Twist (for garnish)
• Ice Cubes (a few)
• A Mixing Glass
• A Cocktail Glass

• Take a mixing glass and fill it with ice cubes.
• Pour all the ingredients over the ice cubes.
• Stir to mix well.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Add a dash of orange if desired. Alternatively, you may also add a pinch of angostura bitters.
• Garnish with an olive or add a pinch of lemon twist and serve.

50-50

• 2 oz Gin
• 2 oz Dry Vermouth
• 1 Olive (for garnish)
• Ice Cubes (a few)
• Cocktail Shaker
• Cocktail Glass

• Take a cocktail shaker and fill with ice cubes.
• Pour all the ingredients into it.
• Stir well.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Garnish with an olive and serve.

Diamond Martini

• Dash of premium dry Vermouth
• 1 Lemon Wedge
• ½ cup Premium Grain Vodka (frozen)
• Cocktail Glass

• Chill the cocktail glass.
• Pour the vodka and the dry vermouth into the glass.
• Twist the lemon wedge over the drink.
• Run the lemon wedge around the rim of the glass and serve.

Dirty Martini

• 2 ½ oz Gin
• ½ oz Dry Vermouth
• Olive Brine (to taste)
• 1 Olive (for garnish)
• A Mixing Glass
• A Chilled Cocktail Glass

Instructions

• Take a mixing glass and pour the dry vermouth and gin to it.
• Now, add the olive brine slowly.
• Stir to mix well.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with the olive and serve.

In And Out Martini

Things Needed

• 4 shots of Gin
• 1 splash of Dry Vermouth
• Ice Cubes (a few)
• Cocktail Glass

• Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
• Add a splash of dry vermouth to it.
• Pour the gin in a mixing glass with ice and stir well.
• Throw away the ice and vermouth.
• Strain the gin into the chilled cocktail glass and serve.

Perfect Martini

• 2 oz Gin
• ½ oz Dry Vermouth
• ½ oz Sweet Vermouth
• 1Green Olives (to garnish)
• Ice Cubes

• Take a mixing glass and pack with ice cubes.
• Pour all the ingredients into it.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Garnish with an olive. Alternatively, you can also add a lemon twist to your drink.

Chocolate Martini

• 2 oz Vanilla Vodka
• 1 oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
• 1 Maraschino Cherry or Lemon Twist
• Cocktail Shaker
• Ice Cubes (a few)
• Cocktail Glass

• Take a cocktail shaker and pack it with ice cubes.
• Pour vodka and godiva chocolate liquor in it.
• Shake until the shaker becomes frosted.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Garnish with the maraschino cherry or lemon twist and serve.