How To Make A Classic Gin Martini Cocktail
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How To Make A Classic Gin Martini Cocktail
Classic Gin Martini Cocktail. Expert cocktail maker Tony Miccilota prepares a classic gin martini mixed in the elegant surroundings of the famous Duke's Hotel in London. Savour our Classic Gin Martini Cocktail.
Step 1: You will need:
- 1 martini glass
- 1 martini gallon or mixing glass
- 1 cocktail stirrer
- 1 cocktail strainer
- 1 knife or canal
- 1 25ml shot measure
- 1 50ml shot measure
- you might also need:
- 1 measuring jug
- some measuring spoons
Step 2: Chill the galss
Put the martini glass and the gin in the freezer at least an hour before use.
Step 3: Ice
Add plenty of ice to the martini gallon or mixing glass
Step 4: Vermouth
Then a dash of extra dry vermouth.
Step 5: Stir
Stir until the ice is coated.
Step 6: Strain
Place the strainer over the martini gallon and pour away the vermouth. This perfumes the ice.
Step 7: Gin
Now add 75ml of chilled gin.
Step 8: Stir again
Step 9: Strain
Strain the gin into the frozen martini glass.
Step 10: Garnish
Shave off some lemon rind. Twist and squeeze it over the drink. Brush it over the rim of the glass, drop it in