The Martini

Bond. Enough said.

Charles & Marie inside-out configuration.

Don't leave out the garnish of lemon, or the shaker.

It’s quite possible that there isn’t a more iconic cocktail than the Martini. No other drink has received nearly as much attention. As almost everyone knows it’s the preferred drink of the one and only James Bond. As one of the most popular drinks it is no surprise that the perfect Martini is a highly debated topic. I won’t spend too much time on this debate, but in recent years the “classic” Martini is somewhat lost. This is attributed to several different factors. The growing popularity of Vodka in the United States is partly at fault. The other driving factor that has changed the tastes of the public is the introduction of the dry, very dry and let’s see how to sneak the smallest amount of Vermouth into a drink. The classic martini features a perfectly delicious 4 to 1 ratio of gin to vermouth. What you choose to garnish this drink with is entirely up to you. Try this classic recipe and change the proportions based on your own preference. This is by no means the only way to make a Martini feel free to experiment. Enjoy, don’t blame me if this drink becomes habit forming.

Classic Martini

2 ounces Gin

¼ ounce dry vermouth

Garnish with olive(s) or lemon twist

The most important thing is serving this cocktail cold. It helps to chill your martini glass beforehand. Combine the liquids in a shaker or mixing glass. Shake or stir vigorously. Strain over garnish into martini glass and drink away.

Stick with the classy adult beverages gents.

Chef A:B