Classic Gin Martini with Olive Garnish
A crisp, sophisticated cocktail blending gin and dry vermouth for a refined taste, finished with a briny olive garnish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Gin, Dry vermouth, and Olive for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 0.5 oz Dry vermouth
- 1 (for garnish) Olive
- 1 cup Ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add 2 oz gin and 0.5 oz dry vermouth. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 2: Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass filled with fresh ice.
- Step 3: Insert a single olive into the glass, skewered on a toothpick, and serve immediately.
