![MSG Martini](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.foodandwine.com/thmb/u3jc2rj0gzG_OKW6Br6PBwHM-_4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Our-Favorite-Martinis-of-2022-FT-MAG1022-2000-c2bc49525258430e87cebe40708a589f.jpg)
The origin story of the Martini is unclear; was it invented in San Francisco or New York City? The mid-1800s or 1910s? Two things, though, cannot be disputed: the Martini is America's most iconic cocktail and it's undeniably the "It" drink of 2022. Ordering a martini can be puzzling and intimidating—shaken or stirred? Dirty? Up? Down? Sideways? The specificity of one's order can feel like an extension of a personality. This year, restaurants and bars around the country are taking the choice and intimidation out of ordering the cocktail with creative, and sometimes totally out-there, signature Martinis — I'm looking at you, Dirty Pasta Water Martini. Here are 7 of our favorites.
Turf Club Cocktail
![Turf Club Cocktail](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/6sjUU4r2ZGd-Js_10Bw6EYjcKbM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Turf-Club-Cocktail-XL-RECIPE1022-2000-85c0ea8cdb9f4736801cbaa60e6dc62b.jpg)
Inspired by a recipe from the 1920s, the Turf Club cocktail is an ode to the past made with timeless ingredients like maraschino liqueur and just a dash of absinthe. Enjoy it at home or in the Gage & Tollner dining room, which hasn't changed all too much since opening in 1879.
Salmon Martini
![Salmon Martini](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/Ri6I1LUDZ2Xv62pW13Ef6YKFpRE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Salmon-Martini-XL-RECIPE1022-2000-e1d60ce22bae4d14905ee1cc5685a91c.jpg)
Brunch-ready, smoked-salmon infused gin and a caperberry garnish bring the bagel and lox vibes in a balanced cocktail.
Chandelier Martini
![Chandelier Martini](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/Z6HwZlnHfCL9GqWfCLCoAjI4bDQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Chandelier-Martini-XL-RECIPE1022-2000-e62c4e6f464a400baca4728f721496f4.jpg)
Stirred exactly 24 times, this classic martini is made extra special with the addition of Chandelier Magic, a citrusy and aromatic homemade blend of bitters.
Datu Puti Martini
![Datu Puti Martini](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/HEclkOU8qscsSnhcu_DKjm_iGcA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Datu-Datu-Martini-XL-RECIPE1022-2000-237f85d4aeb148f99562255ed2aee11f.jpg)
Flavored with Datu Puti, a vinegar made from cane sugar that is a staple in Filipino pantries, garlic powder and fish sauce, this balanced sweet-and-savory Martini recipe stores in the freezer for up to a month for ready-in-seconds batched cocktails.
Dirty Pasta Water Martini
![Dirty Pasta Water Martini](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/TpSQl-Dl0qszFnZWWFLMgUsoW10=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Dirty-Pasta-Water-Martini-XL-RECIPE1022-2000-2429ed369c1a4358a93fba7f7b849e59.jpg)
Yes, you read that correctly. Marc Vetri's Fiorella in Philadelphia takes the nonna-approved guidance not to throw out your pasta water to new heights. The starchy water gives this briny Martini a uniquely silky texture.
March Martini
![March Martini](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/2ysNXsBmhvdk5LG6owaHGtVR69Y=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/March-Martini-XL-RECIPE1022-2000-eb10bd1c844d4843b19c03d29a83368c.jpg)
This ultra-elegant Martini made with three gins and black lemon bitters is just one example of the impressive cocktail program at March, a fine-dining restaurant in Houston. The sleek March Martini is served with a fried olive filled with mushroom duxelles — because drinks are always best when snacks are involved.
MSG Martini
![MSG Martini](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/fxlEUt7Dq-YfLKXOckJ4PXS7UmE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/MSG-Martini-XL-RECIPE1022-2000-6b3761a981a54e4baafba29f65b4753f.jpg)
2022 F&W Best New Chef Calvin Eng is reclaiming MSG on the cocktail menu at Bonnie's. The combination of gin or vodka, olive brine, and Shaoxing wine in lieu of vermouth makes this salty and deeply savory Martini a standout.