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Vodka Martini Cocktail

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Vodka Martini Cocktail

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"Vodka replaces gin in this variation of the classic martini. Shake until ice cold and serve up in a chilled martini glass." — Allrecipes

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Original recipe makes 1 cocktail Change Servings

3 fluid ounces vodka
1 fluid ounce dry vermouth

1 cup ice cubes
3 olives

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Directions

Combine vodka and dry vermouth in a cocktail mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with three olives on a toothpick.

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PREP 2 mins
COOK 2 mins
READY IN 4 mins

Footnotes

Editor's Note:
If you prefer, you can garnish your vodka martini with a lemon twist instead of olives.

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Aug 10, 2012

You can't go wrong with this!

—Marianne

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Aug 04, 2012

thank you for sharing a basic martini recipe! I had to wade through dozens of sweet or gin recipes to find the perfect one!

—kathyvzw

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4 Ratings

Dec 07, 2012

Perfect Martini! I also like to add a dash of the olive juice. YUM Be sure to use good quality vodka.

—gwen

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Jan 18, 2013

Perfect, simple vodka martini recipe. First time martini drinker (my wife) liked it. Use a high quality vodka - I used Russian Standard Platinum. Easy, tastes great.

—Tacketts Mill Farm

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Nutrition

Calories
255 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
4.8 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
1.6 g
2%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
0.2 g
< 1%

Sodium
141 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Vodka Martini Cocktail

Serving Size: 1/1 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 255
Calories from Fat: 14

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.6g 2 %
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 141mg 6 %
Potassium 30mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.8g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 0.2g < 1 %
** Sugars 2.2g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 6 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin < 1 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 0 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.