The classic Martini uses 2 or 3 parts Gin to 1/2 or 1 part dry Vermouth; garnished with an expressed twist of lemon, a pickled onion, or a pimento stuffed green olive. The Redux adds a bit more Vermouth, a few drops of capers brine, and a few drops of lemon juice, and your garnish of choice. The result is slightly softer and a bit more complex than the traditional classic martini. Make one to suit your taste and enjoy.

Yield: 1 martini

Classic Martini Redux

Ingredients:

2-3 parts good quality Gin (to taste)
2 parts dry Vermouth
a few drops of brine from bottled capers (*Note: if you don’t have capers on hand, substitute the brine from a jar of olives.)
a few drops of fresh lemon juice
garnish with a pimento stuffed green olive, or a twist of lemon zest (no white pith), or your garnish of choice.

Preparation:

Combine the all the ingredients (omit the garnish) in a shaker and shake or stir to chill. (If you shake it too much, the water from the ice will dilute your drink.)

Strain into a martini glass. For a more briney martini, garnish with a large green, pimento stuffed olive; for a drink with more of a hint of citrus, express a lemon twist over the drink to release the oils and garnish with a lemon twist.

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