Step 1.
- Chill the martini glass by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces of vodka and 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds to chill and dilute.
Step 4.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.
Step 5.
- Drop in 1/2 teaspoon of high-quality olive oil on top of the drink.
Step 6.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it on the rim.