Chill a martini glass by putting a few ice cubes in it and letting it sit for a few minutes.

Once the glass is chilled, discard ice cubes.

Pour dry vermouth in glass and gently swirl it around the glass. Drinker’s choice to discard vermouth at this point or leave it in the glass.

Add gin or vodka to glass and gently stir.

Skewer olives or cocktail onions and place in glass.

Drink immediately.