Martini (cocktail)
| IBA official cocktail | |
|---|---|
A martini with an olive garnish | |
| Type | Cocktail |
| Served | Straight up: chilled, without ice |
| Standard garnish | Olive or lemon twist |
| Standard drinkware | Cocktail glass |
| IBA specified ingredients† | |
| Preparation | Pour all ingredients into mixing glass with ice cubes. Stir or shake well. Strain into chilled martini cocktail glass. |
| Commonly served | Before dinner |
| Notes | Squeeze oil from lemon peel onto the drink, or garnish with green olives if requested. |
| † Dry martini recipe at International Bartenders Association | |
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 beverages. A common variation, the vodka martini, uses vodka instead of gin for the cocktail's base spirit.