The Martini is the most iconic cocktail on the face of the planet. It is deceptively simple in construction but difficult to master. Here we demystify the intricacies of the Martini so you can wow your friends or simply just make the best Martini possible for yourself. Making a Martini is a lot like cooking a steak, it's a very personal affair - it can be "cooked" in a variety of ways and served with a variety of condiments.
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Ingredients Extra Dry Dry Wet Dirty (optional)
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Garnish Your choice (olives or lemon peel) Ice Cubed (for stirring) Glass Cocktail glass
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Equipment Checklist Mixing Tin / Glass Bar Spoon
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Instructions 1. Add choice of ingredients to mixing glass or tin 2. Fill with cubed ice and stir for 30-60 seconds 3. Strain into frozen cocktail glass 4. Garnish with your choice
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Bartender’s Top Tips If it’s your first time trying a martini, start out with the wet ratio and progressively go towards a drier cocktail for a more approachable drink. Martinis need to be ice cold. Make sure all your glassware (mixing glass and cocktail glass) are chilled in the freezer for 5 minutes before you make the drink. For citrus peel garnishes, cut a small coin (the size of a 5c-10c piece) so that the flavour doesn’t overwhelm the delicacy of the gin. Some other common variations of the Dry Martini include;
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