Today, June 19, 2014, is National Dry Martini Day. The Martini is a cocktail made with gin or vodka and vermouth, and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist. Over the years, the Martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. The exact origin of the Martini is unclear. Numerous cocktails with names and ingredients similar to the modern-day Martini were first seen in bartending guides of the late 19th century. Some newer drinks include the word "Martini" or the suffix "-tini" in the name (e.g., appletini, peach martini, chocolate martini, espresso martini). Tonight I will have an appletini!
