How To Make a Martini

Think you know how to make a martini? This recipe will make you a master martini mixologist. Take the time to learn this technique and your Bar Manager will be asking you how to make a martini.

How To Make A Very Good Martini
Step 1
Fill a Professional Martini Shaker with ice (preferably
shaved).
Step 2
Pour a 1 count of your favorite Vermouth into the ice
(Martini & Rossi Vermouth works fine but try Duckhorn if you can find it)
Step 3
Using a barspoon, quickly stir the vermouth in the ice, cover with strainer and pour vermouth down the drain.
Step 4
Top off the remaining ice in the shaker, pour in a 4 count of your favorite gin or vodka.
Step 5
Again using the barspoon, stir the liquor quickly but calmly, keeping the spoon along the sides of the shaker until the shaker becomes frosty cold. Cover with strainer.
Step 6
Put 1 olive on a cocktail pick and place it into a chilled martini glass. Pour liquor over the olive.
Step 7
Enjoy!


Knowing how to make a martini this way will put you on the map no matter where you bartend.