What is World Martini Day?

World Martini Day is a worldwide annual event held on the third Saturday in June celebrating the Martini in all its glorious forms.

Just like people, Martinis are wonderfully diverse, each drink is completely unique. Shaken, stirred, dry or wet, how you enjoy a Martini is very much down to personal taste.

When you think of a Martini, chances are you think of a classic Gin or Vodka Martini with a Green Olive or Lemon Twist. But the fact is, there are as many Martini variations as there are bottles in a well-stocked liquor cabinet.

First, there are the classic Martinis, like the Dry Martini, Vesper Martini and Dirty Martini. Then there’s the Neo-Martinis and Fresh Fruit Martinis (aka Fruitinis), including the Pornstar Martini, Appletini (aka Apple Martini) and Pineapple Martini.

At Absolut, we love Martinis and so to celebrate World Martini Day, we’ve put together five of the best Vodka Martinis around.

Pornstar Martini

The Pornstar Martini (aka Passion Star Martini) is one of the hottest drinks today. Even if it doesn’t quite fit the classic Martini mold, instead belonging to the Fresh Fruit Martini category, it’s quite simply one of the best drinks out there.

Made with Absolut Vanilia – our delicious Vanilla-Flavored Vodka, Passion Fruit Purée, muddled Pineapple, and Vanilla Syrup, served with a side of Champagne or Prosecco, the Pornstar Martini is glitzy, glamorous, and so damn delicious.

Discover the recipe for a Pornstar Martini.

The Vodka Martini

“This is a Martini for a BBQ. This is a Martini for a backyard party,” shares Ricardo ‘Rico’ Dynan, Bartender and Absolut Global Brand Ambassador.

The Vodka Martini is more than just a drink; it’s a symbol of sophistication. Yet in the video below, you’ll see Rico stirring things up by serving his Vodka Martini in a Rocks Glass with a large Ice Cube instead of the classic Martini Glass.

Why the switch? This way, you can mingle at your gathering with your Martini securely in hand, without worrying about dropping a delicate Martini Glass. Genius!

The Vodka Martini mixes 45 ml of Absolut Vodka with 10 ml of Dry Vermouth, which Rico admits verges on being a Wet Martini. What makes a great Martini? Personal choice!

Hot tip! Always keep your Vermouth in the fridge. It’s a wine, not a spirit and it will spoil if it’s not refrigerated.

Lemon Drop Martini

The Lemon Drop Martini blends the smoothness of Absolut Citron, our incredibly popular Lemon-Flavored Vodka, with zesty Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice. Add the sweet orange notes from Triple Sec and a hint of simple syrup, and you’ve got one delicious and incredibly citrusy Martini.

So, like Rico says, “When life gives you lemons, you get a bottle of Absolut Citron and make Lemon Drops!” Take a look at the recipe to see how to make a Lemon Drop Martini.

Espresso Martini

The most popular cocktail on the planet. Period. Like the Pornstar Martini, the beloved Espresso Martini shares little in common with a classic Martini but it has single handedly redefined what a Martini is.

The Espresso Martini mixes Absolut Vodka, Fresh Espresso, and Kahlúa coffee liqueur. The result is a drink that’s unmistakably distinct, sophisticated, bold, creamy and delicious. Check out our recipe for the perfect Espresso Martini.

French Martini

An 80s classic, the French Martini is made with Absolut Vodka, Fresh Pineapple Juice and French Black-Raspberry and Honey Liqueur and garnished with a slice of Pineapple. Mmmm, mmmm!

Hot tip! Rico suggests adding just a touch of Lime Juice to balance things out, since the drink contains two sweet elements – Pineapple Juice and the French Black-Raspberry and Honey Liqueur.

And we have to say, the touch of Lime Juice does wonders for this already incredible drink. Discover our recipe for a French Martini.

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Looking for more Martinis including classic Martinis and Martini variations? Check out our Martini collection on Absolut Drinks.com