Observed on the third Saturday of June annually, World Martini Day is a celebration of James Bond’s favourite cocktail, which has scores of fans across the globe. Much like other classic cocktails, martini, made of gin and vermouth, has several variations to its credit. Mumbai-based mixologist and Diageo India brand ambassador, Mayur Marne shares, “Nowadays, majority of the bartenders choose traditional cocktails with a twist. These classic cocktails provide a good foundation and understanding for balancing any drink, as well as assisting us in knowing the ingredient ratios we need to utilise in cocktails.“

If you’ve always wanted to ace this iconic cocktail and its variations, we have for you three simple recipes by Diageo India that will help you whip up exciting martinis in no time.