We do not know who authored the first Martini. But by the early 1900s, iterations that would be familiar to the modern drinker — a large volume of gin paired with a much smaller volume of dry vermouth gained popularity. 

And so, the Martini was born, with its preparation continually adapting to the preferences—or, depending on one's view. A martini is more than a cocktail; when you start the evening with a good martini, the evening holds promise. Bird in Copenhagen is known to serve a good martini and is often considered one of the city's finest. The bar defies convention, with walls adorned in vinyl records, creating the vibe of a vinyl lounge that happens to serve outstanding cocktails.

Now, you can create the Martini served at Bird in your home. The recipe runs thus.

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60ml Gin

20ml Dry Vermouth

1 dash of Orange Bitters

Zest a lemon peel or green olive on top 

Add all ingredients to a stirring glass filled with ice, stir for around thirty seconds, and double strain into a glass. Zest a lemon peel or olive on top of the drink and serve.