MARTINI COCKTAIL - circa. 1862( via Bartender's Manual or How To Mix Drinks of the Present Style by Harry Johnson, New York City, 1888 - DOWNTON ABBEY era) 2 to 3 dash gum syrup 2 to 3 dash Boker's bitters 1 dash Curaçao 1/2 wine-glass Old Tom Gin 1/2 wine-glass vermouth Fill the glass up with ice. Stir well with a spoon, strain it into a fancy cocktail glass, squeeze a piece of lemon peel on top, and serve. [Note: At this time, Italian (sweet) vermouth was used to make a martini.]