Martini (cocktail) - Wikipedia
WEBThe martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive and/or a lemon twist. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. A common variation, the vodka martini, uses vodka instead of gin for the cocktail's base spirit.
Martini | History, Description, Ingredients, Types, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 12, 2024 · Martini, an alcoholic drink traditionally made with gin and dry vermouth and sometimes made with vodka in lieu of gin. Considered a sophisticated, classic cocktail, martinis are a popular mixed drink in many parts of the world. The martini’s name is attributed to several different sources.
The Glamorous History Of The Martini - Food Republic
WEBAug 2, 2023 · The martini has a long and glamorous history. Learn about its ties to icons like James Bond, and explore how it became the classic cocktail we all love today.
The Truth About the Martini - Esquire
WEBOct 3, 2024 · According to data from NielsenQ, the martini is the second-most popular cocktail in America, behind the margarita. All of this fascination has led to spinoffs: a couple years ago, everyone was...
The History of the Martini - Food History 101
WEBMay 16, 2014 · Apparently in the interest of brevity, the drink became known as the “Martini.” The popularity of the Martini never seems to wane, and it was particularly de rigeur during the 1950s and 1960s, when the “three martini lunch” was a widespread practice for cosmopolitan executives and businesspeople.
Who Invented the Martini? — History News Network
WEBThe history of the martini can easily be traced back to the late nineteenth century, when it was first consumed and listed in bartending manuals. The famous example of this was the drink's...
Martini History - Difford's Guide
WEBIn its simplest and truest form, a Martini is a mix of gin and vermouth, perhaps with a dash or two of bitters, and garnished with an olive or a twist. However, the Martini name has been applied to a myriad of different cocktails (there are over 200 on this website), many of which are far removed from a "true Martini".
How the martini became the world’s most iconic cocktail - The …
WEBSep 19, 2024 · Ian Fleming, a British novelist and frequent patron of Dukes, invented the Vesper martini for James Bond, who ordered his “shaken not stirred”. Ernest Hemingway, also a committed drinker,...
What’s In a Martini? - Liquor.com
WEBOct 19, 2020 · It may be the most famous cocktail, but there are still misconceptions. For a cocktail with such beautiful, aesthetic clarity, the Martini —that perfect mix of gin (well, traditionally) and vermouth—has a history that’s ironically opaque. “There’s no definite story as to the Martini’s origins.
The History of the Martini Cocktail - Frankie Bones
WEBThe Martini is a classic cocktail that has been ordered, mixed, and served all over the globe for many, many years. A classic Martini is made from gin and vermouth and garnished with either an olive or lemon twist. It has a reputation as one of the most popular mixed alcoholic drinks in the world.