Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The glass is a crucial consideration in any Martini – as important as the choice of vermouth or gin.

Stir for 20–30 seconds to achieve the ideal chill and dilution, then strain into an ice-chilled martini glass. Finish with a twist of lemon peel, and you’ve created a balanced, timeless Dry ...