the history of the martini cocktail
- Written by: Ursula Kennedy, Lecturer of Wine Science, University of Southern Queensland
ShutterstockThe martini cocktail has existed in a range of guises throughout its ice-cold, crisp life.
Several stories exist as to its origins. The “classic” martini is made with gin and vermouth (a fortified wine infused with spices) and garnished with an olive or a twist of lemon. It is quintessentially American.












