The Martini is a cocktail made with gin and vermouth. The name Martini is also applied to a number of other cocktails, including a vodka martini and a white Russian.

Although the Martini is one of the most popular cocktails in the world, the drink’s origin is unknown. One theory suggests that the drink was first made in Martinez, California, in the early 1850s. Another theory suggests that the drink was named after Martini brand vermouth, which was first produced …