The Martinez
The Martini is a descendant of the Martinez, an older, sweeter cocktail consisting of sweet vermouth, gin, maraschino and orange bitters.

Dry Martini
Your choice of gin, gently stirred with a few drops of dry vermouth served with olives or a twist.  You decide.
Vodka Martini
Your choice of vodka, gently stirred with a few drops of dry vermouth servd with olives, a twist or a pearl onion.  You decide.

Vesper
Gordon's Gin, Russian vodka and vermouth.  Created in 1953 by Ian Fleming in the James Bond book "Casino Royale"

Dirty Martini
A popular version of the martini is the "dirty" martini in which olive brine is used instead of vermouth.  It is also generally garnished with an olive.

Smoky Martini
Gin with a splash of Scotch whisky, stirred and garnished with lemon peel. 

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