The Belvedere Martini

The Belvedere Martini

3 oz.  Belvedere Vodka

1 oz. dry vermouth

Fill a cocktail glass with ice and water and place in freezer for a few minutes.  Combine ingredients in a chilled shaker filled with ice cubes.  Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.  Empty cocktail glass and strain martini into it.  Garnish with an olive or two.

Variation: The Dirty Belvedere

Add a splash of olive juice to the Belvedere Martini before shaking.  Garnish with blue cheese stuffed olives.

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