Chill the glass

• Fill the martini glass with ice and chilled water.
• Alternatively, place the glass in the freezer.

Pour the spirits

• Pour the ice-cold gin into a mixing glass.
• Add a dash of dry vermouth.

Stir with ice

• Fill the mixing glass with plenty of ice.
• Stir for at least 40 seconds to make it extra cold.

Strain and garnish

• Discard the ice water from the chilled glass.
• Strain the martini into the glass.
• Add the olives on a pick.