Vodka Martini Shaken with Green Olive Garnish

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A chilled vodka martini shaken vigorously with ice and served with briny green olives for a smooth, crisp finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, dry vermouth, ice cubes 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 185 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 185 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with 1 cup ice cubes. Add 3 oz vodka and 1 oz dry vermouth to the shaker.
  2. Step 2: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside feels frosty and the liquid is well chilled.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass. Skewer 3 green olives on a cocktail pick and place it into the glass as a savory garnish.

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