H.L. Mencken once said, "Martinis are the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet." Whether you agree or not, the Martini is often associated with sophistication, extravagance, and class, thanks mainly to the famous fictional spy James Bond who enjoyed his martinis shaken, not stirred. We must admit that this personal preference by the suavest fictional secret agent has gotten us curious, so we set out to learn more about one of the most famous cocktails in the world. And with World Martini Day being celebrated this June 19th, we couldn't think of a better way to spend this day (aside from having a Martini, of course).
First up, let's find out why some people prefer their martinis shaken, not stirred. Apparently, shaking a Martini "bruises" the gin, which is why most people prefer it to be stirred. A Martini is traditionally served with either a single olive or three olives as the cocktail's garnish. Be aware that it must be an odd number because Martini drinkers are known to be finicky about this aspect of the cocktail. As you can see, Martini connoisseurs typically have a crystal clear picture in their minds of what constitutes the "perfect" Martini for them.
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