Discover how to make the perfect Martini cocktail - always stirred and never shaken (sorry James)
Unlike James Bond would have you think, the classic Martini is actually best served stirred and not shaken. It can be made with gin or vodka and is a relatively easy cocktail to make, so long as you get the balance of the ingredients just right. This is the cocktail to showcase your best premium gin or vodka with.
Coat the inside of a chilled martini glass with a drop of vermouth and pour away any excess
Stir your choice of gin or vodka (stored in the freezer) together with the tiny amount of vermouth in the glass
Serve with your choice of either an olive in the bottom of the glass or a lemon twist dropped into the glass
If serviing with a twist, take a lemon and cut a generous slice of zest, with as little pith as possible. Squeeze the slice to coat the drink in a thin film of lemon oil. Rub the rim of the glass with the zest.