Step 1.
- Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
Step 2.
- In a mixing glass, combine 2 ounces of vodka and 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth.
Step 3.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir gently for about 30 seconds to chill the mixture.
Step 4.
- Empty the ice water from the martini glass.
Step 5.
- Strain the chilled cocktail into the prepared martini glass.
Step 6.
- Garnish with a single olive.