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How the ‘intimidating’ martini became the most in-demand cocktail

IN FOCUS: As bars around the globe mark World Martini Day, Olivia Petter examines how the drink went from an overhyped staple favoured by the Queen to being the ultimate cool cocktail

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

King and Queen dine with Beckhams and Helen Mirren to celebrate Italian cuisine

The menu has been created by renowned Italian chef Francesco Mazzei and inspired by Tucci, who fronted the TV series Tucci – The Heart Of Italy.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025

King Charles mixes ‘great’ martini as Stanley Tucci watches on at Italian-inspired dinner

The menu has been created by renowned Italian chef Francesco Mazzei and inspired by Tucci

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

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Where to drink the perfect martini in London

June 15th is officially World Martini Day, so our resident spirits expert, Neil Ridley took up the arduous challenge and set off in search of ten of the capital’s finest examples

Wallpaper · Jun 11, 2024

Gin, vermouth … chicken stock?! How did martinis get so weird – and are they more fun to make than drink?

First came James Bond’s shaken variation. Now, the aperitif has been remixed with salt and vinegar, beetroot, bone and even seaweed. Are bartenders just having a giggle – or creating modern classics? There’s only one way to find out

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

DUKES London review: exquisite hospitality and legendary martinis

One suspects that, for many Londoners, St James’s is one of those neighbourhoods that you’ve heard of but don’t really know. There’s a vibe of private members’ club to the entire postcode, a sense that, if your surname isn’t double-barrelled and your net worth isn’t at least seven figures (not…

The Week · May 16, 2023

On my radar: Paul Feig’s cultural highlights

The American comedian and director on feeling at home in Claridge’s, being moved by Bob Marley’s wife, and drinking with London’s king of the martini

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2022

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