I know it’s not how everyone takes their martini, but when I drink one, I want it ice cold and very dirty. So when I heard about Quincy, a company making jars of olives with the perfect ratio of olives to brine for dirty martini purposes, I was immediately intrigued. But martini ratios are highly personal, so play around with what tastes best to you. Before you go off and start batching this weekend’s martini, here’s my biggest tip for successfully batching any shaken or stirred cocktail: add water. I add around 10 ounces of water for a 14-serving batch made with a whole jar of Quincy, making sure to taste and adjust before serving.