DIY Drinks: How to make the dan fay martini

The Dan Fay Martini is a slight mix of things sporting a vodka instead of vermouth, and garnished with lemon peel and green olives.

A traditional martini cocktail features a mix of gin and vermouth garnished with an olive.

However, the Dan Fay Martini is a slight mix of things sporting a vodka instead of vermouth, and garnished with lemon peel and green olives.

 

What you need:

• 2 fluid ounces vodka

• 1 1/2 fluid ounces gin

• Ice cubes

• 2 twists lemon peel

• 4 pimento-stuffed green olives

Directions:

- Measure the vodka and gin into a cocktail shaker and add a generous scoop of ice cubes. Secure the lid and shake until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty cold.

- Strain into two martini glasses. Garnish each drink with two olives speared on cocktail picks and a twist of lemon.