Martini is a cocktail, a drink that is made by mixing alcoholic beverages. The precise ingredients vary, but a martini typically consists of gin and vermouth, with olives or a lemon twist as a garnish.

The word “martini” is derived from the Italian word “martini” (the feminine form of “martino”), the name of an Italian pioneer in the production of vermouth. A martini was originally a mix of sweet and dry vermouths, with gin added for flavor. In the late …