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The Martini: The Ultimate Guide to a Cocktail Icon by Alice Lascelles #literature Faded gilt title on the'When it's Martini Hour, you need a guide and there is no one better than Alice Lascelles.' Jay Rayner Its almost 150 years since someone had the idea of mixing dry vermouth and gin and yet the Martini is now more popular than its ever been. Whats behind this simple drinks enduring success? And can perfection be reached, with a recipe so renowned, yet as personal as how you take your tea In The Martini, award winning journalist, Financial Times