Shaken or stirred invokes 007’s classic. Its origins are disputed, either it was stirred up at the Occidental Hotel where travellers would stop before heading to Martinez. Or, it was shaken at a prominent bar in Martinez where it was known as the ‘Martinez Special’. We leave it to you to decide.

Master the recipe and the techniques with help from JJ Goodman as he shows you how to make the Martini.

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