In reality, the Martinis used on set are usually just water. When it comes to the film (at the risk of looking into it too deeply), the drinks are clearly shaken and, from the look of them, they appear to have just had olive brine added a drink made with muddled olives would be hazier in appearance. The Martinis of the time would have been less dry, with many being equal parts gin and vermouth. The Dirty Martini is thought to have been invented in 1901 in New York by John E O’Connor, who is recorded as having served a Martini after having muddled an olive in the mixing vessel beforehand. “Dirty” when it comes to a Martini signals the inclusion of muddled olives or olive brine in the mixing of the cocktail, in addition to the olive garnish. As someone who (only slightly metaphysically) lives and breathes cocktails and distilling, I was intrigued by the choice of cocktail that Bond and Madeleine Swann enjoy in the palatial surroundings of the Desert Orient Express: “… a Vodka Martini – dirty”. Along with many other 007 fans, I have been re-watching the series in preparation for the release of No Time To Die.
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