Makes 1.

Ingredients:

• 4 parts vodka
• 3 to 5 drops dry vermouth
• 1/8 tsp lemon juice
• 4 ice cubes
• Lemon twist (optional)
• Olive (optional)

Preparation:

1. Put 4 parts vodka, 3 to 5 drops dry vermouth and 1/8 tsp lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with 4 ice cubes.
2. Cover and shake well.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Garnish with lemon twist (or not).
   

Variations:

Vermouth to taste