Martini (cocktail)
IBA official cocktail | |
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Type | Cocktail |
Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
Standard garnish | Olive or lemon twist |
Standard drinkware | Cocktail glass |
IBA specified ingredients† |
gin
|
Preparation | Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes. Stir well. Strain into chilled martini cocktail glass. |
Commonly served | Before dinner |
Notes | Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with green olives if requested. |
† Dry martini recipe at International Bartenders Association |
The Martini is a classic cocktail made with gin and dry vermouth, typically garnished with a green olive or a lemon twist. It is one of the most well-known and widely consumed cocktails in the world, often associated with sophistication and elegance.
History[edit | edit source]
The exact origin of the Martini is unclear, with several competing theories. One popular story attributes the cocktail's creation to bartender Jerry Thomas, who allegedly made the drink for a gold miner in the 1860s in Martinez, California. Another theory suggests that the Martini was first made by Martini di Arma di Taggia, a bartender at the Knickerbocker Hotel in New York City in the early 1900s.
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
The base ingredients for a Martini include:
- Gin or vodka (though gin is the traditional choice)
- Dry vermouth
Preparation[edit | edit source]
To prepare a Martini, stir the gin and vermouth with ice in a mixing glass. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a green olive or lemon twist.
Variations[edit | edit source]
Numerous variations of the Martini exist, including:
- Dirty Martini: A Martini with a splash of olive brine for a salty, savory twist
- Gibson: A Martini garnished with a pickled onion instead of an olive or lemon twist
- Vesper: A Martini made with both gin and vodka, as well as Lillet Blanc, famously featured in Ian Fleming's James Bond novel "Casino Royale"
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
The Martini has become a symbol of elegance and sophistication, often associated with James Bond, who popularized the phrase "shaken, not stirred" when ordering his preferred variation of the cocktail. The Martini has also been featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and books, further cementing its status as an iconic cocktail.
References[edit | edit source]
- https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/422/cocktails/martini-cocktail
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/martini-cocktail
- https://www.cocktailbuilder.com/recipe/martini
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