For a perfect martini fill your martini glass with ice as you prepare your drink, then discard the ice before pouring.
Pour gin and vermouth into mixing glass. Add ice and shake. Strain into your already chilled martini glass and garnish.
With dry vermouth and lemon
Pour whiskey and vermouth into mixing glass. Add ice and shake. Strain into a martini glass and add the twist.
Leaves you dry enough you want more.
Combine Scotch and dry vermouth into your favorite mixing glass. Add some ice and give it a stir to chill. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a twist.
An interesting twist.
Combine liquid ingredients in mixing glass. Add ice and stir to chill. Strain into your martini glass and garnish.