How To Make THE Classic Martini Garnished with History, Legends, and Famous Quotes

A humorous and knowledgeable look into the history and lore of America's greatest invention...The Classic Martini. Here are the facts and legends that help make the martini a cocktail icon and THE recipe for your homage to the King of Cocktails.

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Make a Classic Martini Cocktail

The martini is the most recognized mixed drink. James Bond preferred his martinis shaken, not stirred. However, many martini lovers claim that shaking a martini 'bruises' the gin. Other than James Bond, perhaps the most famous martini drinker was...

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The martini is quite probably THE quintessential cocktail. Gin, a touch of vermouth, an olive and in the glass. There are hundreds of drinks now, especially with the artisanal cocktail movement, that are called martinis, but in my opinion there are...

How to Make a Martini

Love martinis, but tired of the same classic martini recipe? Then this is the cocktail drink site for you. Here are some great martini drink recipes, including Green Apple Martinis, and the very popular Godiva Chocolate Martini drink recipe. Check...

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Recipe for making the perfect martini.

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