The heavily illustrated Martini Field Guide tells you everything you need to know about martini culture, proving as potent as the gin used to make the iconic drink. Both cocktail connoisseurs and happy hour newbies will lose themselves in its pages, featuring vintage ads and imagery from some of the world's top distillers, as they read about the martini's muddled origins and how an American concoction became popular worldwide. Whether you prefer it shaken or stirred, dry or dirty, this guide provides plenty of ways to think about, make, and enjoy this famous cocktail, making for the perfect addition to any connoisseur's collection.