The martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive, a lemon twist, or both. Over the years, the martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic …

May 31, 2020 · James Bond certainly put the martini on the cultural map. No matter which actor was playing the secret agent, Bond's drink of choice often made a cameo and was always …

Mar 6, 2023 · The Dry Martini took its current form by the turn of the century, when the new order of the day was dry gin, dry vermouth, and perhaps a dash of orange bitters for good measure. …

Mar 23, 2024 · Ingredients in a dry martini. The dry martini is one of the most famous cocktails of all time. The exact origin is unknown. But the most common theory is that it is based on …

Dec 6, 2023 · When making a cocktail as naked as a martini, every move counts. Here is how to make a martini recipe like a true bartender. A classic martini recipe makes one of the most …

Apr 24, 2025 · Step 1 Optional: Freeze martini glass 15 minutes before making the drink. Step 2 For a shaken martini: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka or gin, and vermouth and …

Feb 17, 2025 · Bar guides and newspaper descriptions published through the 1940s and into the 1950s described martinis as a mixture of two parts gin, one part vermouth, many times with a …

Dec 22, 2022 · To make a dry martini: Decrease the amount of vermouth. Try ½ ounce for a balanced but dry cocktail. Suggested ingredients: London-style gin, such as Beefeater’s, yields …

Aug 7, 2024 · A martini is also a stirred drink, not shaken. A good rule of thumb to remember: If a drink's components are all spirits (like a martini), stir it. You're looking to achieve both chill and …

A traditional martini is made with gin and vermouth, garnished with either an olive or a lemon twist. During Prohibition, martinis became extremely popular because gin was so easy to make.