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The Origins of the Martini
Title
The Origins of the Martini
Subject
Waldorf Astoria
Martini
Description
This correspondence from 1964 describes the origins of the Martini. According to this evidence, a man by the name of Mr. Martinez visited the original Waldorf Astoria Hotel sometime in the 1890s and suggested this drink to a bartender at the hotel. This drink was originally named the Waldorf Astoria Cocktail but was eventually changed to the Martini.
Source
Waldorf Astoria Archives
Rights
Copyright is held by the Waldorf Astoria unless otherwise noted.
Access Rights
Copyright is held by the Waldorf Astoria unless otherwise noted.
Relation
Press & Media
Format
image | jpeg
Extent
4x5
Medium
clippings (information artifacts)
Type
StillImage
Identifier
05.01.012
Coverage
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1931-present
Temporal Coverage
1893 - 1928
1960 - 1969
Rights Holder
Copyright is held by the Waldorf Astoria unless otherwise noted.
Original Format
clippings (information artifacts)
Physical Dimensions
4x5
Collection
Citation
“The Origins of the Martini,” Host to the World, accessed April 26, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/689.