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Bearing more than a passing resemblance to a tiny pint of Guinness, the cocktail drinks somewhere between a cold Irish coffee and a creamy espresso martini.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
As for martinis, a make-your-own 'tini bar is a must.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
The result is a well-balanced, fashionably pink martini that combines both cities, NYC and Paris.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Think of it as if an Irish coffee and an espresso martini had a baby, with the earthy, crunchy pistachios stealing the show.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
probably alteration of Martinez (cocktail), from the name Martinez
First Known Use
1890, in the meaning defined above
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“Martini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/martini. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
martini
noun
mar·ti·ni
mär-ˈtē-nē
: a cocktail consisting of gin and dry vermouth
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