The Martini

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Chill a 7-ounce martini glass by filling with ice and water. Fill a professional bartender's glass, or a tall 16-ounce glass, two-thirds full with ice.

2. Step 2

   Add gin and vermouth to the bartender's glass, and stir with a long-necked spoon, keeping the spoon close to the side of the glass as you swirl the ice.

3. Step 3

   Stir until the glass frosts, about 20 seconds. Empty the martini glass, and strain the contents of the bartender's glass into it. Garnish with olive.