Martini

(Serves 1)

• 0 Gin versus vodka
• 0 magic ratio
• 4 parts gin
• 5g fine salt
• 1 part chilled dry vermouth
• 0 Ice
• 1 strip lemon peel
• 0 Gin

Step 1
Temperature.

Step 2
Put the martini glass in the freezer along with the gin and chill for at least half an hour.

Step 3
Dissolve the salt in 20ml water.

Step 4
Half fill a mixing glass with ice and add the gin, vermouth and a tiny dash of salt solution, if using.

Step 5
Stir for 30 seconds, touching the glass as little as possible to keep it cold, then strain into the chilled glass.

Step 6
Twist the lemon over the top of the drink, then wipe it around the rim of the glass and drop it in.

Step 7
Serve immediately.

Step 8
Repeat at your own risk.