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I got to say the two are quite different. These days, the two words are often used interchangeably. Language evolves as the years march on, so perhaps I should just accept that the vernacular has changed (but I will not start saying “High Tea” when it’s really “Afternoon Tea” or as we called it in high school, State wine). If you’re pedantic and want to know the true definitions of these bar buzzwords, here they are:

Cocktail*: a mixed drink containing two or more ingredients, one of which is an alcoholic spirit.

Martini: a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, often garnished with olives.

Want to know how to make a martini? Here’s a helpful video.

Everyone ought to grab themselves a martini :) ,and whoever is planning on surprising me for my birthday has a hint now. There are other gins I would recommend, an Appletini, and the mai tai. Look out for my future blogs about either of these.