What is the best martini recipe?

Ingredients:

* 2 ounces gin

* 1/2 ounce dry vermouth

* 1 olive, for garnish

* Twist of lemon, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.

2. Add gin and dry vermouth.

3. Stir for 30 seconds, or until well chilled.

4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

5. Garnish with an olive and a twist of lemon.

Alternatively, you can follow the "5:1" ratio martini, where you use 5 parts gin to 1 part dry vermouth. Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:

- 5 parts Gin

- 1 part Dry Vermouth

- Garnish: Olive or lemon twist

Instructions:

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.

2. Add the gin and dry vermouth.

3. Stir for about 30 seconds or until well chilled.

4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

5. Add your choice of garnish (olive, lemon twist or both) and enjoy!

Remember, the key to a great martini is to use high-quality ingredients and keep it simple. Cheers!