It's not a martini unless
it's garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. If you prefer
a nonalcoholic drink, fill your glass with chilled spring water
and the twist, and toast with the rest of your guests.
Classic
Dry Martinis
- 1 cup ice cubes
8 ounces vodka or gin
1 ounce dry vermouth
Cheese-Stuffed Olives
- Place ice cubes in a martini
shaker. Add vodka or gin and vermouth; shake. Strain into four
martini glasses. Skewer Cheese-Stuffed Olives and insert into
drinks.
Makes 4 servings.
Cheese-Stuffed Olives: Let a round of blue cheese stand
at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften. Measure 1 teaspoon
of blue cheese. (If necessary, stir a drop or two of milk or
cream into the cheese to create a paste.) Place the blue cheese
mixture in a small plastic bag. Snip off a corner. Pipe cheese
into 4 pitted, unstuffed green olives.
Nutritional facts per serving:
calories: 146, total fat: 1g, saturated fat: 0g, cholesterol:
1mg, sodium: 97mg, carbohydrate: 0g, fiber: 0g, protein: 0g
Recipe provided by Better Homes and Gardens - BHG.com a member
of the Home and Family Network for the best of cooking, gardening,
decorating and more. © 2003 Meredith Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.
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