glockmail
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As far as I'm concerned there is no better way to enjoy a stiff drink than a gin martini expertly prepared. I chill a heavy, oversize glass, and use lots of crushed ice in a shaker, pour in two jiggers of gin and shake it like a madman, then pour it in the glass, then shake some more so ice crystals appear floating on the surface. Then I hit the surface with an atomizer filled with dry vermouth. Top it off with three queen olives, rinsed. The result is that the drink is chilled well below the freezing point of water, which is the secret to an excellent gin or vodka martini. It should be consumed before it warms up, usually about 5 minutes. The heavy glass helps keep the drink cold.