Martini

Ingredients

• 2.5 oz London dry gin
• 0.5 oz Dry vermouth

Instructions

1. Combine gin and dry vermouth in a mixing glass..
2. Add ice and stir until very well-chilled, about 30 seconds..
3. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass..
4. Garnish with a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the drink, or three olives on a pick.

History

The exact origin of the Martini is debated, with theories placing its birth in various locations in the late 19th century, often evolving from the Martinez cocktail. Regardless of its precise beginning, it quickly became a symbol of sophistication and an enduring icon of cocktail culture. Its simplicity is its strength.