Don’t panic about needing a $200 shaker set. You need: a mixing glass (or a big coffee mug), a long spoon, a strainer, and a chilled martini glass. A martini glass is non-negotiable—it keeps your hands warm off the drink and makes you feel like a movie star.
Dirty Martini DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Cocktail Recipe Card 2.0, Cocktail
If you don’t have a strainer, use the lid of a jar or just pour slowly while holding back the ice with a fork. We’re not competing on “Top Chef”; we’re making a drink.