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Holiday of the Week

June 19: National Dry Martini Day

Jun. 15, 2009 - by

That's right, June 19 is National Dry Martini Day. The traditional dry martini is made at a 4 to 1 ration, usually with 2 oz. of gin to 1/4 oz of dry vermouth and is made even drier by reducing the amount of vermouth. So whether you like them shaken or stirred, celebrate the day right with this easy mix.

Ingredients
2 1/2 oz. gin
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
1 green olive or lemon twist for garnish

Directions
Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice cubes

Stir for 30 seconds.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with the olive or lemon twist.

Recipe courtesy of Cocktails.about.com

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Jean says:
how did i not know about this?!?! you bet i'll be needing that dry martini friday night.