Monday, June 2017 06:37:23 CT

The Perfect Martini

3 fluid ounces vodka (I prefer Stoli)

1 cup ice cubes

3 olives

Add vodka to a cocktail mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three olives on a toothpick.

Now here's the hard part: Choosing the correct type of olive is key to serving a traditional martini. An olive's brine and acidity give the vodka a slight flavor pop – like adding a small amount of sea salt to a perfectly cooked dish.

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