Martini

First recorded in 1887, the Martini is the quintessential cocktail — a precise blend of gin and dry vermouth, garnished with an olive or lemon twist. Winston Churchill famously preferred his nearly neat, while James Bond demanded his shaken, not stirred. Bartenders worldwide still debate the perfect gin-to-vermouth ratio. Outperforming #3 Margarita in cultural cachet, it remains a top choice among connoisseurs, representing 12% of cocktail sales in high-end bars globally.