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    Shaken or stirred? Vodka or gin? This classic cocktail can be varied according to your tastes and garnished. Try it with our vermouth-soaked olives.
    Martha Stewart Living, December 2011
    • Prep Time 5 minutes
    • Total Time 5 minutes
    • Yield Serves 8
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    Ingredients

    • 4 cups vodka or gin
    • 1/4 cup dry vermouth
    • Ice cubes
    • Cocktail olives, caper berries, or cocktail onions, for garnish

    Directions

    1. Shake or stir 1/2 cup vodka or gin and 1 1/2 teaspoons vermouth in an ice-filled shaker. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with olives, caper berries, or onions. Repeat with remaining vodka or gin and vermouth.

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