Step 1

Chill martini glass in freezer for about 10 minutes or fill martini glass with ice and set aside while preparing the cocktail

Step 2

Fill a shaker or mixing glass with ice

Step 3

Add spirits and dry vermouth (and olive brine if making a dirty martini)

Step 4

Stir for 30 seconds OR shake for 10 seconds (according to your preference)

Step 5

Using a strainer, pour into chilled martini glass

Step 6

Garnish with a spear of olives