The Martini

Directions

1. 1
   Chill a 7-ounce martini glass by filling with ice and water.
2. 2
   Fill a professional bartender's glass, or a tall 16-ounce glass, two-thirds full with ice.
3. 3
   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.
4. 4
   Stir until the glass frosts, about 20 seconds.
5. 5
   Empty the martini glass, and strain the contents of the bartender's glass into it.
6. 6
   Garnish with olive.