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Las Vegas Recipe: Martini Part of the Places of a Lifetime series from Traveler magazine

The simply classic martini became popular in Las Vegas casino showrooms during the 1960s, thanks to Rat Pack crooner Dean Martin.

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Ingredients:

1-1/2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce dry vermouth

Stir together gin and vermouth in a cocktail shaker full of ice. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with olives or lemon twist.

“Dirty martini” variation: Add a splash of olive brine while stirring the liquid in the cocktail shaker. Garnish with olives stuffed with blue cheese and almond slivers.

Servings: Serves one.

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