WORLD'S GREATEST MARTINI

World's Greatest Martini image

Use a good quality gin in this adult beverage. A twist of lemon zest is an alternative to the olive garnish.

Provided by Bill Hyde

Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Martini Recipes

Time 3m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 fluid ounces gin
½ fluid ounce dry vermouth
½ fluid ounce sweet vermouth
4 cups ice cubes
4 pimento-stuffed green olives

Steps:

Fill cocktail shaker with fresh ice cubes. Add about 1/2 ounce each dry and sweet vermouth. Shake enough to coat ice and pour off liquid. Add eight ounces gin to coated ice in shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into four chilled Martini glasses, garnish with pimiento-stuffed olive and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 8.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g