Make a Stirred Martini

The Martini is amongst the best known and most classic cocktails. A version has been popularised by the James Bond movie catchphrase, "shaken, not stirred", that was of course a vodka martini. This beverage is made from gin and dry vermouth. Get started at step number one below.

Ingredients

• 4 shots of gin
• 8 ice cubes
• 2cc of French vermouth

Steps

1. Place eight ice cubes in a cocktail shaker.
2. Pour 2cc of French vermouth over the ice.
3. Stir! Do not shake.
4. Place a strainer over the top of the shaker and drain out vermouth quickly.
5. Pour in four shots of gin and again stir rather than shake.
6. Strain into a large clean cooled martini glass.

Tips

• Garnish with two green olives or a lemon twist if desired

Things You'll Need

• Cocktail shaker
• Stirring instrument
• Strainer
• Martini glass

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