By 1922, the martini reached its most recognizable form in which London dry gin and dry vermouth are … See more

The exact origin of the martini is unclear. The name may derive from the Italian Martini brand of vermouth. Another popular theory suggests it evolved from a cocktail called the Martinez served sometime in the early 1860… See more

The traditional martini comes in a number of variations.
A perfect martini uses equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth.
Luis Buñuel used the dry martini as part of his creativ… See more