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ShaKEn, not StIRRED must To celebrate the release of the 24th James Bond film, Spectre (see our feature on page 78), try the American Bar at London’s fancy Stafford Hotel is serving up the 'Belvedere Spectre 007 Martini'. The martini is a twist on a classic Dirty Martini—shaken, not stirred of course—and is priced at £18. That’s a whopping $36! Luckily, you can make your own. Here’s how.
The Belvedere spectre 007 martini 2 oz of vodka ¼ oz dry vermouth 2 Sicilian green olives A dash of Sicilian green olive brine
Gently muddle an olive in the base of the mixing glass. Add the remaining ingredients and shake hard with ice. Double strain into a Galveston Galveston CVB; London; Plum Stafford Clothing chilled martini glass and garnish with one olive.
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