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Classic (Little Dirty) Martini

Total Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • martini shaker and cocktail jigger 

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin or vodka
  • 1 oz dry vermouth
  • 1 tsp olive brine
Garnish
  • Strip of lemon peel (for a twist) or 2 cocktail olives 

Instructions

  • Fill your cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the gin or vodka, the vermouth and the olive brine. 
  • Put the lid on your shaker and shake your cocktail for at least 30 seconds. You want to get your martini nice and cold! 
  • Remove the strainer cap from the top of the cocktail shaker and pour the drink in your martini glass. 
  • Garnish with a lemon twist or olives and serve immediately. 
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