Millionaire Martini Madness
Martinis were in vogue decades ago, but in recent years they have made a huge comeback. During Prohibition the authorities didn’t come down hard on gin manufactures so the martini became popular during the 20th century. There are martini bars, vodka bars and an even wider assortment of martini recipes. The martini, at its most basic, is merely a combination of gin and vermouth that is garnished with an olive, onion or lemon twist. Some of the newer creations are so varied there seems to be a martini for everyone’s tastes. World’s Most Expensive Martinis Tokyo Midtown Tower at the Ritz-Carlton in Tokyo, Japan In 2007 when this building was christened, the Ritz-Carlton created this James Bond martini to celebrate. It’s called, “Diamonds Are Forever” and is called “decadence in a glass” by some. The mix is made with chilled Grey Goose vodka, a lime twist and another twist – a flawless one-carat diamond. You get to keep the diamond. Price: $18,000 Blue Bar at the Algonquin H...