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Martini Cocktail (2:1)

The standard Martini. A drink of subtle flavour and something of an acquired taste.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 measures of gin
  • 1 1/4 measure of Dry Vermouth
  • 1 teaspoon of orange bitters (optional)

Instructions

Stir and strain into frosted glass. Add twist of lemon or green olive.

Alcohol Content: 3.1 units

Glass Type: Cocktail Glass

Variations:

  • Boston Bullet: Add an olive stuffed with an almond.
  • Fourteen Club Martini: Add 1 teaspoon of each of lemon vodka and dry orange Curacao, plus a lime twist.
    Alcohol Content: 3.4 units
Martinez      Merry Widow