There are many different types of martinis. The Classic Martini is made with gin and vermouth, the Dry Martini is made with gin, vermouth and bitters, and the Dirty Martini is made with olive brine. We love famous martinis like the Vesper Martini and the French Martini.
We also enjoy dessert martinis and other varieties, such as the espresso martini and the lychee martini. Often these drinks have little in common with the classic martini, except that they are served in a martini glass. Cocktail menus are now filled with every flavor imaginable, so here are 30 of the most popular martini types.
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French Martini
The French Martini is a luxurious cocktail that requires only three ingredients: vodka, pineapple juice, and raspberry liqueur.
Vesper Martini
The Vesper Martini is made with vodka, gin and rillette, served ice cold and always with a lemon twist. This martini is famous as the James Bond cocktail.
Dirty Martini
Learn how to make a dirty martini by combining gin (or vodka!), dry vermouth, and olive brine.
Espresso Martini
This is the most popular dessert martini recipe. It makes a great drink before or after dinner. Mix espresso, vodka, Kahlua, and sugar syrup in a cocktail shaker to create the iconic martini.
Dry Martini
A dry martini is made with gin (or vodka), dry vermouth, and optionally a dash of orange bitters. Garnish your dry martini with an olive or a lemon twist.
Last Word Cocktail
Learn how to make the classic Last Word cocktail using gin, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice.
lychee martini
This fruity and floral martini is made with vodka, orange liqueur, lychee puree, and lychee fruit. It’s magical!
Cosmopolitan Recipe
A balanced cocktail made with cranberry juice, vodka, orange liqueur, and lime juice. It’s refreshing and not too sweet, so it’s easy to mix at home.
pink lady
A classic cocktail, the Pink Lady is drier and more sour than one might expect for its bold pink color. Dry gin, applejack brandy, lemon, and grenadine are shaken with egg whites to create a creamy, frothy top that’s both delicious and pretty to look at.
aviation cocktail
Learn how to make a classic aviation cocktail using gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette liqueur, and lemon juice.
Chocolate Martini
A delicious and sweet homemade chocolate martini recipe. Our recipe uses chocolate liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, vodka, chocolate syrup and grated chocolate as garnishes.
Lemon Drop Martini
This refreshing citrus-flavored martini is made with vodka (or gin), orange liqueur, protein syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
Appletini (Sour Apple Martini)
A dessert cocktail made with vodka, sour apple schnapps, apple juice and lemon juice.
El Presidente Cocktail
Learn how to make the El Presidente cocktail using white rum, dry vermouth, orange curacao, and grenadine syrup.
manhattan drink
The Manhattan is the martini’s cousin, replacing the gin with rye whiskey. This drink is made using rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters.
Key Lime Martini
Key Lime cocktails are made with lime juice, vodka (or gin), coconut cream, and orange liqueur.
Rain’s Knee Cocktail
Learn how to make the classic Bizniez cocktail, made with just three ingredients: gin, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
Classic Gimlet Cocktail
Learn how to make a classic gimlet using lime juice, gin, and simple syrup. This simple recipe is so fresh and perfectly balanced.
Army and Navy Cocktails
This cocktail is made with gin, lemon juice, orza syrup and bitters.
Elderflower Martini
This martini is made with lemon vodka, elderflower liqueur, cranberry juice, and lemon.
sidecar drinks
Learn how to make the classic Sidecar cocktail with cognac, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and an orange twist. We like to add a sugar rim to these.
Pomegranate Martini
Learn how to make a pomegranate martini with decorative flower garnish.
vodka martini
Learn how to make a classic vodka martini with a few small twists.
Pumpkin Pie Martini
Learn how to make a pumpkin pie martini that’s perfect for fall.
Eggnog Martini
Our Eggnog Martini recipe is the perfect festive Christmas cocktail to try.
Birthday Cake Martini
Learn how to make a Birthday Cake Martini to celebrate your loved ones!
Cranberry Martini
Learn how to make a cranberry and ginger martini.
halloween martini
Learn how to make a Halloween Martini. It’s a lychee martini with eyes to celebrate the spooky season.
Caramel Apple Martini
Caramel Apple Martini is a great dessert martini recipe to try.
Almond Joy Martini
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s no surprise that we’re thinking about candy. Learn how to make an Almond Joy Martini with this simple recipe.
Cookies and Cream Martini
Do you like cookies and cream ice cream? Then you must try this martini! It’s one of our favorites to serve to guests as a dessert cocktail.
Martini Tips:
- Chilled glass – Always use a chilled martini glass. Place the glass in the freezer for 30 minutes (or more) before using.
- Glassware Options – all classic martini glass Always a good choice. We also like using this Modern Martini Glass and coupe glasses Can be used in a variety of recipes.
More recipes to try:
- brunch drinks – Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Tequila Sunrise, Irish Coffee
- classic cocktail – Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Sidecar
- Refreshing cocktail – Mojito, Tom Collins, Paloma, Aperol Spritz
- Party Cocktails – Jello shots, green tea shots, pudding shots
