Martini

The martini has been a favorite of drinkers for over a century, although the exact origin of the drink has never been definitively pinpointed. Recipes as far back as the 1860's make mention of the martini, and there is no shortage of individuals claiming to have "invented" what has become one of the world's most popular mixed drinks. It is however, generally accepted that the drink is almost certainly an American concoction. American writers, in particular, played a vital role in creating the mystique and aura surrounding the martini. Noted authors such as H.L Mencken, E.B. White and John O'Hara extolled the virtues and pleasures of the martini, and one of the more famous references came from Ian Fleming's James Bond's 007's "shaken not stirred" instructions for preparing his martini. Many noted 20th Century historical figures have become associated with the martini; U.S. Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Richard Nixon, authors Truman Capote and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Besides Bond, other fictional characters linked to the martini include Captains Pierce and Hunnicutt from the television program M*A*S*H, and ace detective Nick Charles of the Thin Man radio and movie series.

There are countless variations of the martini; the standard mixture being gin and dry vermouth. However, almost any distilled beverage can serve as a martini's base ingredient. Gin, vodka, rum, tequila, sake, brandy, bourbon, liquors and even wine can be used to concoct a martini.

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