One of the first recipes any bartender needs to learn. The classic martini is an excellent place to begin building a martini repetoire. While the traditional way to mix a Martini is to stir the ingredients in a mixing glass many people prefer their's shaken instead, so it is a good idea to ask "Shaken or Stirred?".
Many other drinks are referred to as a Martini. Although this recipe is the original, we must go along with society in some respects and here are more of those Martini recipes.
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