Martini Day is observed annually on June 19. Martini has grown to become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic drinks Martini has been enjoyed as an alcoholic gin and vermouth cocktail for many decades and is now one of the most famous cocktails in the world.
The ratio of gin to vermouth has been steadily increasing since the cocktail was created. During the latter part of the 20th century, 6:1, 8:1, 12:1, or even 50:1 or 100:1 martinis became considered the norm.
The stronger claim of martini invention belongs to the city of Martinez itself. A bartender Julio Richelieu made the first martini. His recipe called for gin, sweet vermouth, bitters and an olive.
Enjoy it today to celebrate Martini Day…
