Martini

  • Also Known As: Dry Martini
  • As Noted In: The Unforgettables, International Bartenders Association
To the confusion of our enemies Robert Oppenheimer

In the 1860s, the Martini emerged in United States as a blend of two parts gin and one part vermouth. Over time, it has became drier, by using less vermouth. Today's dry Martini is ten parts Gin and one part dry vermouth.

To make a Martini, stir 2 and half ounces of gin with one quarter ounce of dry vermouth and serve over ice cubes with two Spanish Olives. Try keeping your gin in the freezer and taste if it makes a difference. - Phantom

Directions

Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes. Stir well. Strain in chilled martini glass. Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with olive. - from the experts at International Bartenders Association



Recipe

Ingredient Quantity
Gin 6 cl
Dry Vermouth 1 cl

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Timeline
Y/M/D Person Association Description Place Locale Event
1865/00/00 In the 1860s, the Martini in the United States is 2 parts gin and 1 part vermouth.
1908/00/00 William Sydney Porter Author "Hostages to Momus" by O'Henry is published. In the story the hot lunch includes "olives and a canned oyster cocktail and a ready-made Martini by the colonel's plate, and called him to grub."
1934/00/00 The Martini is ranked number one in "The World's 10 Most Famous Cocktails in 1934". Burke, Harman Burney. Burke's complete Cocktail and Drinking Recipes
1948/00/00 In David Embury's "The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks", a proper "Martini" cocktail is assembled with 7 parts English gin and 1 part French (dry) vermouth.
1948/05/12 Patricia Highsmith Life At Yaddo, Patricia Highsmith challenges Flannery O'Connor, Chester Himes and Marc Brandel to consume 10 Martinis and Manhattans. Highsmith will end up with a 48 hour hangover. Yaddo, artists community Saratoga Springs, NY
1953/03/00 Ian Fleming Author Fleming writes "Live and Let Die" at his Goldeneye estate in Jamaica. It is the first reference to the ingredients in James Bond's preferred martini: six parts vodka, one part vermouth, served from a cocktail shaker.
1957/03/00 Ian Fleming Author Ian Fleming writes "Dr No" in early 1957 at his Goldeneye estate in Jamaica. James Bond "orders a medium Vodka dry Martini - with a slice of lemon peel. Shaken and not stirred please. I would prefer Russian or Polish vodka."
1964/09/17 Guy Hamilton Director "Goldfinger" makes its world premiere in London, England. It's the first time James Bond says the words: "A Martini. Shaken, not stirred."
1964/09/17 Ian Fleming Novelist "Goldfinger" makes its world premiere in London, England. It's the first time James Bond says the words: "A Martini. Shaken, not stirred."
1964/09/17 James Bond British Spy "Goldfinger" makes its world premiere in London, England. It's the first time James Bond says the words: "A Martini. Shaken, not stirred."

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Food Attribute Before Dinner Cocktail
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Food Category Drink
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