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| Extra Dry Martini Dash of dry French Vermouth 3 oz. gin or vodka In a mixing glass, stir the ingredients with ice for thirty seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a pitted cocktail olive. *Note: If this drink is to be served on the rocks (with ice), stir in the glass Dirty Martini 1 1/2 oz. gin Olive Juice to taste Dry Vermouth (optional) Stir over ice. Strain into cocktail glass. Silver Bullet 1 1/2 oz. gin Splash of Scotch Can be served on the rocks or chilled. |
| Cosmopolitian Martini 1 part Contreau 2 parts vodka Juice from 1/2 a lime Splash of cranberry juice Pour into a shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled glass. Cranberry Apple Martini 1 oz. vodka 1/2 oz. apple liquer 2 oz. cranberry juice Pour into a shaker with ice. Strain into chilled glasses. Mexican Martini Dash of Tequila 3 oz. Vodka 3 jalapeno stuffed olives. Glaze a cocktail glass with tequila by swirling. Pour out any remaining drops. Shake 1 1/2 oz.vodka and pour into the glass. Add the olives. |
| Cranberry Martinis 2 c. sugar 1 c. water 2 c. fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed 1 fifth of vodka Lime wedges for garnish Atleast three days in advance: Combine sugar and water over medium heat . Bring the mixture to a boil. Cook until the sugar has disolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add cranberries. Set aside at room temperature for 2 hours Combine mixture and vodka. Cover and refrigerate for two days. Strain cranberries, a save for garnish. |
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