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At the Gotham Bar, ask the team for Conrad, cheerful and gracious, who can suggest a martini for your mood.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026 The actor, a fan of espresso martinis, ordered a round of drinks for fellow guests, we were told.—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Or, a martini made from banana and blue cheese, or shots of Angostura bitters straight from the tap.—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 These stainless-steel cocktail picks are the perfect accent piece for your martini or Manhattan.—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for martini
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Etymology
probably alteration of Martinez (cocktail), from the name Martinez