Ingredients
1 1/2 oz gin
1/2 oz dry vermouth
1 green olive
1 cracked ice
Directions
Fill a mixing glass with ice. Pour in gin and dry vermouth. Stir (or
shake) and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an olive.
Recipe by: Joe Robertson
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Alcohol; Beverages; Cocktail; Drink; Martini
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