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The Classic Excuse

VODKA, GINWeekend Creativecocktail, craft cocktail, freelancing cocktail, craft mocktail, christina russo, fresh print media, martini, classic martini, gin, vodka, dry vermouth, olive, the classic excuse
The Classic Excuse
 
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The Classic Excuse

Recipe by Christina Russo of Fresh Print Media

2 oz gin or vodka
1 oz dry vermouth
2 dash orange bitters
Lemon
Olive

Combine spirit, vermouth, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir 20-30 times.
Strain into a chilled martini glass. Express lemon twist over glass and wipe rim with oils.
Garnish with an olive.