9 Famous Takes On The Martini

Celebrate National Martini Day (19th June) with these 9 different, famous takes on the martini.

1. The Vesper Martini

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“Three measures of Gordon's, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it's ice cold, then add a large, thin slice of lemon peel. Got it?” Yes, James.

2. The In-And-Out Martini

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The preferred martini of choice by the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson - a glass filled with vermouth, then emptied and re-filled with gin.

3. The Montgomery Martini

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The martini of choice for Ernest Hemingway (when he was able to tear himself away from his beloved daiquiris) - 15 parts gin to 1 part vermouth. Named after Field Marshal Montgomery, who is said to have liked to outnumber his opponents 15:1 before taking to the battlefield.

4. The Franklin Dry Martini

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A dry martini named after the US President who insisted that his were garnished with two olives. Roosevelt was rumoured to have loved martinis so much that he carried his own kit whenever he travelled.

5. The James Gannon Martini

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Clark Gable's character from the 1958 film Teacher's Pet has his own unique take on the process of making a martini. Take the bottle of vermouth, turn it upside-down cork becomes wet, and then wipe the now saturate cork around the rim of the glass before proceeding with the traditional dry martini recipe.

6. The Churchill Martini

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This Vermouth-less martini was made popular by Sir Winston Churchill, who when once asked how much vermouth he would like in his martini, replied

"I would like to observe the vermouth from across the room while I drink my martini."

7. The Reverse Martini

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The martini of choice for American chef and TV personality Julia Child - a glass is filled with vermouth on the rocks with the gin acting as the topper.

8. The Queen Elizabeth Martini

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Known to enjoy a martini, like her mother...and sister...and most of the Royal Family, it's hardly surprising that her majesty has had one named in her honour. The Queen Elizabeth comprises 1 part dry vermouth to 6 parts gin with 2 teaspoons of Benedictine and a twist of orange.

9. Special Mention: The Lucille Bluth Martini

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A traditional vodka martini but made with the fictional Cloudmir premium vodka brand. Seemingly bottomless and appropriate at anytime of day.