Origin 

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Be it dry, dirty, wet or even with the usage of Vodka instead of the traditional Gin there is no doubt that Martini offers one of the most cocktail variations out there. 
With the earliest dated iteration being made of Gin with a hint of dry Vermouth, stirred instead of shaken and some green olives to accompany the final taste.
One theory suggests that in the early 1860's people used to frequently visit the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco which housed bartender Jerry Thomas who was known for his special mixture of Gin and Dry Vermouth. After having spent some time at the hotel people usually went onward to the nearby town of Martinez, California which also ultimately became a part in the naming when the bartender decided to call his creation in reference to Martinez, the direction people were headed after consuming his creation.

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