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Gin (or vodka), dry vermouth, lemon twist or olive. The drink that became its own cultural shorthand.

Ingredients

• London Dry Gin2½ ounces
• Dry Vermouth½ ounce
• Lemon Peel or Olive1 each

Directions

Add base spirit and dry vermouth to a mixing glass with plenty of ice. Stir 30-40 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe. Express a lemon peel and drop it in, or garnish with an olive.

Notes

Dryness scale: 1:1 (wet), 2:1 (classic), 5:1 (dry), 'in and out' vermouth (extra dry). Stirred, not shaken — shaking aerates and clouds.