Similar to its cousin, the gin martini but with vodka and is shaken. I find it is the ideal cocktail to cap the end of long week and kick off a leisurely weekend.

Ready

• 2 ¾ oz vodka
• 1-2 dashes vermouth
• olive

Set

• Glass: Cocktail
• Shaker
• Mixing glass
• Strainer

Go

1. Shake with cracked ice.
2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
3. Add olive and serve.