A Martini experience in London that left us shaken and stirred

Today is World Martini Day, so we checked out a Martini experience in London that left us both shaken and stirred. – Photos: MICHAEL CHEANG/The Star

Happy World Martini Day! Held on every third Saturday of June, World Martini Day started out as “National Martini Day” in the United States, and used to be held annually on June 19. However, since 2021, this was changed to World Martini Day, to reflect the global appeal of the classic cocktail, and also switched to the third Saturday of June to make it easier for bars and martini lovers to celebrate the occasion.

Now, it’s no secret that I personally love a good Martini, and on a recent trip to London, I was invited by Beefeater Gin to check out one of the most famous places to get a Martini in the city, Dukes Bar. Legend has it that author Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond himself, frequented this bar for Martinis.