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Visit on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for 25 cent martinis.—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 Add ice, shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds, strain up into a large martini or cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon peel.—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026 Those who find martinis a bit too strong might take to this lower ABV alternative like Julia Child did.—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026 Featuring over 20 different options, the menu offers everything from digestifs to martini service.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for martini
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Etymology
probably alteration of Martinez (cocktail), from the name Martinez