finally, my favorite Gin drink... an extra dry Martini...

Extra Dry Martini Recipe
* 2 1/4 oz. Gin
* 1/4 oz. dry Vermouth
* Olive or Zest

1. Chill stemmed glass by filling it with ice. Set aside.

2. Fill mixing glass 1/4 with ice.

3. Pour base first, then liquor into mixing glass.

4. Holding mixing glass with fingers closed at base, and stir. Hold the barspoon by helix, and roll it back and forth between and index fingers for about 3 to 4 seconds. Gently remove barspoon.

5. Remove ice from chilled glass.

6. Using spring strainer over the mouth of mixing glass, strain into glass.

7. Garnish

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