Paul M. Cook wrote:

> If you want a perfect martini here is how to do it
>
> fill a tumbler to the top with whole ice, NOT crushed (the ice must be from
> filtered water)
> pour in 1 ounce of dry white vermouth being sure to slosh it over the ice
> pour out the vermouth
> pour in 4 ounces of your best dry gin which has been pre-chilled
> stir with a non-metallic spoon, do not shake - James Bond was wrong
> immediately pour into 2 large martini glasses
> add 2 green olives - pimento optional
>
> That is a perfect dry martini.
>


Thanks, but I'd rather have gin & tonic.

gloria p