Step 1.
- Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine gin and dry vermouth.
Step 3.
- Add ice to the shaker and stir gently until well chilled.
Step 4.
- Empty the ice water from the martini glass.
Step 5.
- Strain the chilled gin mixture into the prepared martini glass.
Step 6.
- Add pickle juice to taste and stir gently if desired.
Step 7.
- Garnish with a pickle spear before serving.