Martini drink, which emerged in the early 1800s, is the perfect cocktail drink of the summer months. Discovered by the Italians, this drink quickly became popular due to its cooling and relaxing effect during the summer months and began to be widely used, especially in coastal countries.

Martini, which is mixed with herbs and spices combined with alcohol, is called a type of wine according to many drink experts. Martini drink, which has many varieties according to the aroma of fruits, was first produced in Turin, Italy. The ingredients used in the first production are white wine, sugar, alcohol, water, caramel, spices and fragrant plants. Martini, which is diversified according to alcohol content, generally contains between 15% and 20% alcohol.

How to Make a Martini?

Martini, which is very easy to make, is a type of cocktail that can be prepared and drunk quickly at home by many people. After preparing it while sitting at home with your friends, you can relieve the summer heat with Martini while chatting together.

First, after thoroughly cleaning a mixing bowl, add 5-6 drops of Vermouth. After ensuring that the Vermouth you have dripped spreads all over the container, pour the Gin drink into the container. 5 CL will be enough. After this process, add salt to your bowl and start mixing. After mixing, you can add fruits and herbs according to your own taste. Also, if you want to have a more delicious Martini experience, you can add 1 pitted green olive and sip it.

What are the Martini Types?

There are dozens of Martini types, but the 5 most consumed Martini types are;

1- Martini Bianco is transparent in color, has 17% alcohol content and is very light to drink.

2- Martini Rosso is a red colored variety rich in spices and herbal essences.

3- Martini Extra Dry is a martini cocktail with little vermouth.

4- Martini d’Oro contains vermouth with fruit wine taste.

5- Martini Fiero contains white wine and aromatic flavors. It has a very delicious drink with a mixture of Mediterranean fruits.

How to Drink Martini?

The most important point you should pay attention to when drinking Martini is a suitable glass. Martini should be drunk from special wide and shallow glasses. After pouring the martini into the glass, insert one or two pitted olives into your glass after dipping them with a toothpick. If you wish, you can add Vodka or Gin to your glass or consume it as prepared.