World's Greatest Martini

World's Greatest Martini

7 Reviews

Prep: 3 min
Ready In: 3 min

“Use a good quality gin in this adult beverage. A twist of lemon zest is an alternative to the olive garnish.” - by Bill Hyde

Ingredients

8 fluid ounces gin
1/2 fluid ounce dry vermouth
1/2 fluid ounce sweet vermouth
4 cups ice cubes
4 pimento-stuffed green olives

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Fill cocktail shaker with fresh ice cubes. Add about 1/2 ounce each dry and sweet vermouth. Shake enough to coat ice and pour off liquid. Add eight ounces gin to coated ice in shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into four chilled Martini glasses, garnish with pimiento-stuffed olive and serve.

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ALETA14

Dec. 7, 2003

"I usually don't put that much vermouth in mine, but this was really excellent...." See more"

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bluegrassgirl

Oct. 26, 2009

"Definitely the best martini I've ever made at home. I added just a splash of olive juice. I will use this recipe again...." See more"

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Sandy

Aug. 2, 2007

"Only second time I ever had a Martini - only change was I used olives stuffed with onions - awesome..." See more"

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