Martini (cocktail)
Cocktail made with gin and vermouth / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. A popular variation, the vodka martini, uses vodka instead of gin for the cocktail's base spirit.
Cocktail made with gin and vermouth
| IBA official cocktail | |
|---|---|
 A martini with an olive garnish | |
| Type | Cocktail |
| Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
| Standard garnish | Olive or lemon twist |
| Standard drinkware | .svg) |
| IBA specified ingredients† | |
| Preparation | Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes. Stir well. Strain into chilled martini cocktail glass. |
| Commonly served | Before dinner |
| Notes | Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with green olives if requested. |
| † Dry martini recipe at International Bartenders Association | |