Martini (cocktail)

Dry martini

IBA official cocktail
A martini with an olive garnish
Type	Cocktail
Served	Straight up: chilled, without ice
Standard garnish	Olive or lemon twist
Standard drinkware	Cocktail glass
IBA specified ingredients†	60 mL (2.0 US fl oz) gin 10 mL (0.34 US fl oz) dry vermouth
Preparation	Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes. Stir well. Strain into chilled martini cocktail glass.
Commonly served	Before dinner
Notes	Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with green olives if requested.
† Dry martini recipe at International Bartenders Association

The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive and/or a lemon twist. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. A common variation, the vodka martini, uses vodka instead of gin for the cocktail's base spirit.