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Be it Martini vermouth or the Martini cocktail, there's a lot to be said for it. In fact, we do say a lot about it, all of which is below. Why not visit our Martini shop and pick out something for later? We also stock some Martini classics: Martini Extra Dry Martini Rosso Martini Vibrante
New Arrival of the Week: Scarpa Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry UnfilteredNew Arrival of the Week: Scarpa Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry Unfiltered

Today we’re highlighting a very special dry vermouth from Piedmont made using grapes from a top wine producer and bottled unfiltered to preserve flavour.  Alfredo Sconfienza from vermouth producer La…

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Cocktail of the Week: The Foraged MartiniCocktail of the Week: The Foraged Martini

One drink, three ingredients, and absolutely no prep required: This week we’re championing stripped-back simplicity with the delightful Foraged Martini, a cocktail menu mainstay at intimate east London bar Three…

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 Introducing Martini’s alcohol-free aperitivoIntroducing Martini’s alcohol-free aperitivo

Indulging in your typical Italian aperitivo hour is usually a lowish ABV affair – placing the Negroni firmly to one side – but it’s almost impossible to enjoy the drinking…

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Smoky French Martini made with Laphroaig Islay whisky and Chambord raspberry liqueurCocktail of the Week: The French Martini

Today we’re rolling up the sleeves of our suit jacket à la Hall & Oates to make a cocktail that’s not particularly French and not really a Martini. It’s the…

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Cocktail of the Week: The TuxedoCocktail of the Week: The Tuxedo

Today we’re making the best-dressed cocktail in town: it’s a variation on the Martini made with gin and a brand of fino with a mission to make “sherry cool again”. …

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Fizz The SeasonHow to make alcohol-free classic cocktails

The classics may historically call for booze in those recipes of old, but there are ways to make your favourite timeless tipple sans-spirit. Here, MoM chats with three drinks experts…

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Mini Martinis – the next big cocktail trendMini Martinis – the next big cocktail trend

What could be better than a cool, crisp, refreshing Martini? A tiny ’Tini served in a miniature coupe, of course! As bartenders and spirits brands increasingly turn their hand towards…

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New Arrival of the Week: Willem Barentsz Mandarin and Jasmine GinNew Arrival of the Week: Willem Barentsz Mandarin and Jasmine Gin

This week we have been mostly drinking an exotic flavoured gin inspired by a Dutch explorer. To learn more, we spoke with founder of Willem Barentsz gin, Michael Claessens. Barentsz…

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Cocktail of the Week: The MartinezCocktail of the Week: The Martinez

It’s not easy being a Martinez, watching your child, Martini, become the most famous drink in the world while you lay forgotten about in dusty old cocktail books. So this…

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New Arrival of the Week: Batch Gin RummyNew Arrival of the Week: Batch Gin Rummy

This week we’re taking a look at a little distillery in Burnley which makes some seriously interesting spirits including a barrel-aged gin, a hopped vodka and breakfast rum. Because everyone…

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Christopher Hayman, a life in ginChristopher Hayman, a life in gin

After 50 years in distilling, Christopher Hayman of Hayman’s Gin has just been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Gin Guild. We caught up with him last week…

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Dry Martini with oliveCe n’est pas un Martini

This week our contributing writer and bartender Nate Brown channels General Bosquet* following a disappointing Martini experience at a famous London bar. Stepping into the bar of this St. James…

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A little learning can be a dangerous thing
A little learning can be a dangerous thing

In the drinks industry we talk a lot about the importance of education but what if the customer or bartender isn’t listening properly? Or just being badly taught? This week,…

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The Nightcap: 9 AugustThe Nightcap: 9 August

Artificial tongues that can taste whisky? Vodka made from Chernobyl rye? The gin boom is still going?! These aren’t tales from 2054 – these stories all appear in this week’s…

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Cocktail of the Week: The MartikiCocktail of the Week: The Martiki

Today we have something of a rarity for you. You won’t find it in just any bar. It combines two great cocktail traditions: classic American and tiki, all in one…

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How do you make a Martini cocktail?The Martini: the ultimate cocktail?

The Martini. There’s no cocktail like it for bringing out the purist in certain people. You know the sort of thing they say: “Show the gin a bottle of vermouth, throw…

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