Summer Cocktails: Martini with Watermelon & Olive Garnish

In just 30mins, you can stir up a delightful twist on a classic cocktail. AEG ambassador Mark Best's martini with watermelon and olive garnish is a sure-fire way to brighten up any get-together or BBQ.

• 30ml dry vermouth
  
• 120ml gin
  
• 1 cocktail glass
  
• 1 cocktail skewer
  
• 1 small jar of gordal olives
  
• 1 long bamboo skewers
  

Cocktail:

1. Fill a metal shaker with smashed ice.
   
2. Pour in the dry vermouth (I recommend using Noilly Prat) and stir.
   
3. Add your preferred gin. 
   
4. Stir briskly for 10 seconds, strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 
   

Garnish:

1. Place the watermelon onto a chopping board and cut into 5cm thick slices. 
   
2. Slide the watermelon cubes and olives onto the bamboo stick. 
   
3. Place the skewer into the ice-cold martini.