Martini
The Martini is a classic cocktail that has been enjoyed for centuries. The exact origins of the Martini are unknown, but it is believed to have originated in either Italy or England. The first recorded recipe for a Martini was published in 1884, and it was made with gin, vermouth, bitters, and a twist of lemon.
Since then, the Martini has undergone many variations, with different proportions of gin and vermouth, as well as different types of bitters and garnishes. One of the most popular variations is the dry Martini, which is made with less vermouth.
The Martini has also been adapted to many different types of spirits, including vodka, tequila, and even whisky. No matter what ingredients are used, the Martini is always a refreshing and elegant cocktail.
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Recipes
James Bond's Vesper Martini
- vodka
- lillet blanc
- gin
- lemon peel
The Classic Gin Martini
- bitter
- vermouth
- gin
- lemon twist
The Dirty Martini
- vermouth
- olive juice
- olife
- gin
Peppermint-Chocolate Martini
- vanilla vodka
- white crème de cacao
- chocolate liqueur
- heavy cream
- peppermint schnapp
- chocolate sauce
- peppermint bark
- ice
Stanley Tucci’s Martini
- lemon twist
- vermouth
- gin
Black Widow Martini
- lemon juice
- ginger liqueur
- maple syrup
- blackberry
- pomegranate juice
- vodka
- ice
- edible glitter
- ice
Sparkling Pomegranate Martini
- grand marnier
- maple syrup
- lime
- pomegranate juice
- vodka
- ice
- orange twist
- pomegranate aril
- rosemary
- ginger ale
Vodka Martini
- vermouth
- bitter
- vodka
- lemon twist
Sugar Plum Fairy Martini
- cranberry
- amaretto
- sugar
- lemon juice
- water
- cranberry juice
- vodka
- ice
- ginger ale
Easy Chocolate Martini
- crème de cacao
- vodka
- cocoa powder
Baileys Chocolate Martini
- vodka
- baileys irish cream
- chocolate liqueur
- chocolate sauce
- chocolate
- ice
Sapphire Martini
- blue curaçao
- vermouth
- gin
- lemon
Apple Martini
- vodka
- green apple schnapp
- lemon juice
- apple
Lemon Drop Martini
- lemon juice
- maple syrup
- vodka
- lemon
- sugar
- lemon twist
Pumpkin Pie Martini
- pumpkin liqueur
- vanilla vodka
- rumchata
- cinnamon
Fresh Peach Martini
- peach schnapp
- maple syrup
- lemon juice
- peach
- vodka
- peach
- ice
Making the Perfect Martini
- vermouth
- sweet vermouth
- gin
- lemon twist
Cucumber Martini
- ice
- vermouth
- vodka
- cucumber
Ginger Martini
- lemon juice
- ginger liqueur
- vodka
- lemon twist
Classic Martini
- lemon
- noilly prat vermouth
- beefeater gin
French Martini
- pineapple juice
- chambord liqueur
- vodka
Lavender Lemon Drop Martini
- lemon juice
- maple syrup
- lemon vodka
- lavender
- lavender
Coconut Martini
- coconut rum
- pineapple juice
- vanilla vodka
- coconut cream
- pineapple
- coconut flake
Lychee Martini With Homemade Lychee Liqueur
- maple syrup
- sugar
- water
- lime juice
- lime
- lychee liqueur
- vodka
- lychee fruit
- lychee
Strawberry-Basil Limoncello Martini
- sugar
- water
- lemon juice
- limoncello
- strawberry basil syrup
- vodka
- basil
- strawberry
- basil
- strawberry
- ice
- lemon twist
Pama Martini
- pomegranate liqueur
- vodka
- orange liqueur
- lemon twist
Lavender Martini
- vermouth
- lavender syrup
- orange bitter
- gin
- lavender
Make Your Own Refreshing Watermelon Martinis
- sugar
- water
- lime juice
- salt
- sugar
- watermelon
- vodka
- watermelon
50-50 Gin Martini
- vermouth
- gin
- olive
Espresso Martini
- espresso
- vodka
- crème de cacao liqueur
- coffee bean
- coffee liqueur
Beetnik Martini
- vodka
- lemon
- ginger
- lemon juice
- lime juice
- sugar
- red beet
AB's Martini
- ice
- olive
- vermouth
- gin
Chartreuse Martini
- gin
- vermouth
- green chartreuse liqueur
Orange Martini
- orange bitter
- vermouth
- triple sec
- gin
- orange
French Pear Martini
- champagne
- pear vodka
- elderflower liqueur
- pear
- lemon
- lemon twist
- sugar
Mint ChocoChata Martini
- chocolate vodka
- green crème de menthe liqueur
Poison Apple Martini
- lemon juice
- apple cider
- activated charcoal
- apple vodka
- pomegranate juice
- black lava salt
- ice
Diamond Martini
- vermouth
- vodka
- lemon twist
Dirty Tequila Martini
- vermouth
- olive juice
- orange bitter
- reposado tequila
- olive
White Chocolate Martini
- cream
- white chocolate liqueur
- vanilla vodka
- white chocolate shaving
Pumpkin Martini
- sugar
- irish cream liqueur
- vanilla vodka
- pumpkin
- pumpkin pie spice
- graham cracker
- cinnamon
Smoky Martini
- scotch whisky
- gin
- lemon twist
Cake Batter Martini Recipe
- sprinkle
- whipped cream
- chocolate liqueur
- amaretto
- creme de cacao
- half
- birthday cake
Ball and Chain Martini
- blueberry
- shot orange liqueur
- lime juice
- shots berry vodka
- ice
Coco Light Martini
- pineapple juice
- coconut vodka
- coconut water
- lime juice
- lime twist
Gummy Bear Martini
- cranberry juice
- peach schnapp
- raspberry vodka
- gummy bear
Eggnog Martini
- amaretto liqueur
- vanilla vodka
- eggnog
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
Cucumber Wasabi Martini
- wasabi paste
- gin
- lemon juice
- maple syrup
- cucumber
Gin and Ginger Martini
- gin
- ginger liqueur
- cucumber
Pomegranate Martini
- pomegranate juice
- lemon juice
- vodka
- triple sec
- lemon
Kiwi Martini
- maple syrup
- vodka
- kiwi
Butter Martini
- ice
- butterscotch schnapp
- chambord
- pineapple juice
- vanilla vodka
The Modern Martini
- london gin
- lime juice
- sugar
- cilantro
- lime twist
Eucalyptus Martini Recipe
- gin
- lime juice
- sugar
- water
- egg white
- eucalyptus syrup
- eucalyptus
Licorice Stick Martini
- vodka
- anise liqueur
- black licorice
Daphne Martini
- orange bitter
- gin
- pear vodka
- blue curaçao liqueur
- vermouth
Deep Blue Sea Martini
- pineapple juice
- sour
- vodka
- blue curaçao liqueur
Blood Orange Martini
- triple sec
- blood orange juice
- blood orange
- vodka
Key Lime Pie Martini
- pineapple juice
- vanilla vodka
- lime cordial
- triple sec liqueur
- graham cracker
Salted Caramel Martini
- caramel syrup
- vanilla vodka
- irish cream liqueur
- salt
- caramel candy
Chocolate Raspberry Martini
- uv blue vodka
- lime juice
- triple sec
- white crème de cacao liqueur
Triple Espresso Martini
- coconut rum
- espresso vodka
- amaretto liqueur
- cocoa powder
Chocolate and Orange Martini
- orange liqueur
- vodka
- chocolate
- white crème de cacao liqueur
Blue Cheese-Stuffed Olives Martini
- vermouth
- blue cheese
- green olife
- vodka
Irish Martini
- vermouth
- irish whiskey
- vodka
- lemon twist
Vesper Martini
- vodka
- lemon
- lillet blanc
- plymouth gin
Banana Split Martini
- vodka
- crème de banane liqueur
- crème de cacao liqueur
- banana
Sugar Cookie Martini
- amaretto liqueur
- irish cream liqueur
- vanilla vodka
- colored sugar
Chocolate-Espresso Martini
- espresso
- coffee liqueur
- vanilla vodka
- semisweet chocolate
- ice
Lotus Blossom Martini
- sake
- lime
- pear vodka
- maple syrup
- lychee
- pear
Nutty Martini
- maple syrup
- vodka
- frangelico
Dragon Fruit Martini Recipe
- lime juice
- dragon fruit
- vodka
- coconut milk
- sugar
- ice
Chocolate Coffee Martini Recipe
- chocolate liqueur
- scoop chocolate ice cream
- vodka
- irish cream liqueur
- drip coffee
Ginger Snap Martini
- amaretto liqueur
- allspice
- cinnamon
- clove
- molasses
- maple syrup
- pear vodka
- ginger
Wasabi Martini
- wasabi paste
- lemon juice
- maple syrup
- vodka
Blueberry Martini
- mango juice
- vodka
- orange liqueur
- blueberry juice
- blueberry
Pomegranate Martini Recipe
- orange liqueur cointreau
- pomegranate juice
- pomegranate seed
- vodka
- lemon juice
- lemon peel lemon twist
- rosemary
Vampire's Kiss Martini
- sparkling wine
- vodka
- raspberry liqueur
- sugar
Cantaloupe Martini
- ice
- melon liqueur
- melon vodka
- water
- lime
- pre cantaloupe
- sugar
Ginspresso Martini
- orange bitter
- gin
- vermouth
- espresso vodka
- coffee bean
- orange peel
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Lower Ratings
- pomegranate juice
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- water
Staple Ingredients
- vodka 30%
Common Ingredients
- sugar 12%
- vermouth 12%
- ice 11%
- lemon juice 11%
- gin 11%
- maple syrup 8%
- lemon twist 8%
- vanilla vodka 7%
- lime juice 6%
Usual Ingredients
- lemon 5%
- water 5%
- chocolate liqueur 3%
- lime 3%
- orange bitter 3%
- pineapple juice 3%
- pomegranate juice 3%
- cinnamon 3%
- coffee liqueur 3%
- irish cream liqueur 3%
- salt 3%
- triple sec 3%
- coffee bean 2%
- espresso 2%
- ginger liqueur 2% See More
- orange liqueur 2%
- pear vodka 2%