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How the vermouth became martini

In a sense, the words "martini" and "vermouth"can be considered synonymous. The brand "Martini" appeared in 1863 in the Italian city of Turin. Over time, "Martini" conquered the world and became a symbol of a stylish lifestyle, full of glamor and sophistication. The company "Martini and Rossi" was founded by three completely different people, one of whom - Luigi Rosso - was an inventive connoisseur of liqueurs and herbs. Thus, a drink appeared bearing the name of one of the founders, a drink that, in fact, is vermouth.

In addition to the Martini, there are other brands that produce vermouth: Chinzano, Dubonne, Gallo, Tribuno, Nuali Prat.

Varieties of vermouth and martini

Martini, as well as vermouth, is prepared from fourIngredients: wine, herbs, sugar and alcohol. Most often you can see white (or dry) and red (or sweet) vermouth. Martini Rosso is the red vermouth, and Martini Bianco is white. The name "vermouth" comes from the German word wormwood, which means wormwood. Until then, as the wormwood did not become known for its toxic properties, it was this herb that was used as the main flavor in this alcoholic beverage. The first sweet vermouth was prepared in 1786 by Antonio Benedetto Carpano in Turin, Italy. The first dry vermouth was created in 1800 by the Frenchman Joseph Nuali.

In the modern market there are many manufacturers of vermouth. Each of them uses his own special recipe for his preparation, which is always kept secret.

So, martini is one of the types of vermouth. The only difference is in the name.

Martini Cocktail

Martini is also the name of the alcoholiccocktail. A classic martini cocktail consists of vermouth, gin, green olives or lemon slices. Also in it can put an orange. But even a classic cocktail has many variations. The drink has undergone many changes, so its composition and method of preparation can be so different. According to one version of the name of the cocktail came from the name of the city of Martinez in the US. The name "martini" first appeared in the notebook of the bartender Jerry Thomas from the hotel "Occidental" in San Francisco in 1887. Presumably, the cocktail was loved by travelers heading to the city of Martinez. Usually, ice cubes are used to make martini, which is put in a glass, where all the liquid ingredients are poured. Then the glass is shaken slightly. Finally, the contents are filtered into a chilled cocktail glass. The prepared cocktail is decorated with olive or lemon. Add orange to taste. The Dry Martini includes dry vermouth, although recently there is very often a martini without vermouth or with a very small amount. In the "Overdried" or "Deserted" martini, vermouth is not poured in at all. In the "Perfect" Martini pour dry and sweet vermouth in the same proportions. In the "dirty" Martini pour a small amount of olive brine. In the martini "50 to 50" add gin and dry vermouth in the same proportions. In martini with vodka, gin is replaced with vodka.