Father’s Day and National Martini Day.

Father’s Day and National Martini Day
More than a Coincidence

June 17 is Father's Day and National Martini Day. While there is actually a martini style for every dad, the best place to start is with the classic dry martini. Here is the original and two variations on the classic.

It's only a classic martini if its gin and vermouth. In fact, Plymouth Gin is documented as the gin used in the Original Dry Martini in every bartenders bible, the 1896 Stuart's "Fancy Drinks and How to Mix Them" ( New York).

Plymouth Dry Martini

1 part Plymouth Gin
Splash of dry vermouth

Pour vermouth into a mixing glass over ice cubes and swirl or stir, making sure the ice is coated with the vermouth. Strain off excess vermouth, leaving only as much vermouth as desired for the level of dryness (the less vermouth in the drink, the drier it is). Add Plymouth Gin to the mixing glass and stir until extremely chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist or unwashed olive.

But classic isn’t always the way to go. Thie enchanting Vesper Martini debuted in Casino Royale. James Bond creator Ian Fleming named this cocktail after 007's female double agent, Vesper Lynd. But remember—James Bond got it wrong. This martini, and all other gin martinis are stirred, not shaken. Ian Fleming himself, however, only drank the classic Plymouth Gin martini.

The Vesper Martini

Prepare same as Plymouth Dry Martini, but add ½ part Absolut vodka
and ½ part Lillet blanc to the mix and garnish with a lemon twist.

The Gibson Martini is said to be named after a savvy business man who wished to remain on top of his game during the standard "three-martini lunch." He always began with a classic martini and then, to keep his cool while his counterparts continued to toss back the cocktails, he instructed the bartender to serve him cold water garnished with an onion to distinguish his beverage.

The Gibson

Prepare the first the same as Plymouth Dry Martini, but garnish with a few silverskin cocktail onions (and you know what to give him when he asks for a second!).

Edited by Patricia D. Sherman

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