cocktail Classic
Martini
Served in a martini glass
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 15 ml Dry vermouth
Preparation
Stir ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish
Lemon twist or olive
Origin story
The Martini's origins are somewhat murky, but it is generally thought to have been created in the late 19th century in the United States, possibly in San Francisco or New York. Its popularity surged during Prohibition and it has since become a symbol of sophistication.