How to Garnish a Martini

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare your martini according to the recipe instructions.

   Pour the drink into a cocktail glass.
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   Step 2: Get 3 prepared olives and rinse them to remove the brine.

   Otherwise, the brine will give your martini a cloudy appearance.
   
   This rinsing step is not required, however, if you’re preparing a dirty martini, or if your olives are already marinated in vermouth or another complimentary liquid.
   
   It’s important, however, to avoid using olives steeped in oil when using them as a garnish. , Alternatively, spear the 3 olives on a single toothpick and lean the toothpick against the inside of the martini glass. , Cocktail onions are pearl onions that have been pickled in brine with paprika and turmeric.
   
   Rinse the cocktail onion and spear it with a toothpick.
   
   Place the toothpick against the side of the cocktail glass when you serve the drink.
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   Step 3: Place the olives directly into the martini.

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   Step 4: You can garnish your martini with a cocktail onion

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   Step 5: but it becomes a Gibson if made with Gin.

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