Purists will argue that a true Martini employs gin rather than vodka (and a higher proportion of vermouth to the main spirit, at that), but who are we to disagree with 007, whose oft-repeated request for a Vodka Martini is as closely associated with the series of films as his famed introduction as “Bond. James Bond”? We will, however, insist that it should be stirred rather than shaken in order to produce the most silky-smooth cocktail.

Ingredients

75 ml vodka

15 ml dry vermouth 

1 dash orange bitters 

Garnish: lemon twist

Steps

Add all the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir until very well-chilled, about 20 to 30 seconds.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with a lemon twist.

Disclaimer- An unedited version of this recipe first appeared on liquor.com

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