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Organic Vodka Martini

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The Classic Vodka Martini is usually made from Gin and Vermouth or Vodka and Vermouth.

It is served in a chilled martini glass and can be shaken or stirred depending on the customer's preference, and garnished with either a lemon twist or olives.

A good rule of thumb when making martinis is always be in the habit of asking the ordering customer these 3 things.

• Gin or Vodka?
• Shaken or Stirred?
• Olive or Twist?

**Classic martinis usually call for either gin or vodka and a hint of vermouth. After all, you can't really call a cocktail a martini without the use of this latter ingredient. Unfortunately, however, there aren't any organic vermouth brands, at least that I know of.
Fear not! At its most basic level, vermouth is basically fortified wine, meaning wine to which spirits have been added.

Because there are so many different types of organic wine, you can simply improvise and make your own vermouth. It may not taste exactly like vermouth, but it's close enough and should do the trick.

Choose a medium-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc and add Guy Pinard Cognac, which is an Organic Brandy.

There is no exact ratio, but it all depends on how strong you want your vermouth.

You can also boil the brandy beforehand, adding cinnamon, cardamom, and chamomile for extra flavoring.

Be creative. For more information on martinis, visit Martini Recipes. For more on Vodka Recipes.

Ingredients

• Organic Vodka
• Organic Fortified Wine **
• Lemon Twist or Olives

Directions

• Add a handful of ice into a metal shaker
• Add a dash of vermouth
• Pour 2.5 oz of vodka (10 counts)
• Shake vigorously or stir using a stirrer
• Pour into a chilled martini glass
• Garnish with either an olive or a lemon twist
• Serve

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