Churchill Martini
The Churchill Martini is a variation of the classic Martini that is famously associated with Winston Churchill. The story goes that Churchill's version of the Martini was very dry, to the point that vermouth was barely involved in the making of the drink.
Ingredients
- 2.5-3 oz Gin
- Ice
- 1-3 Olives (garnish)
Instructions
- Chill the Glass: Place a Martini glass in the freezer to chill it.
- Stir the Gin: In a mixing glass filled with ice, stir the gin. The key here is to chill the gin thoroughly.
- Strain: Strain the chilled gin into the Martini glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a twist of lemon peel or an olive, according to your preference.
Notes
- Gin: The quality of gin is important in a Churchill Martini since it's the primary ingredient.
- Vermouth: The humorous aspect of this recipe is how little vermouth is involved, emphasizing Churchill's preference for a very dry Martini. If you choose to include vermouth, you can rinse the chilled Martini glass with a small amount of vermouth and then discard it