While the term had been around in British circles since the 1790’s, the name ‘cocktail’ was finally defined in 1806 by The Balance and Columbian Repository of Hudson, New York, who stated it is “A stimulating liquor composed of any kind of sugar, water, and bitters.”. Since then, it’s developed into a huge cultural phenomenon, with bars creating their own distinctive concoctions, and the industry having their own stars, sometimes called mixologists.

One of the classics of the cocktail world is the Martini, a mix of gin and vermouth, garnished with olives. There are variations, with the most famous, the Vodka Martini, replacing the gin with vodka. That one is famous as James Bond’s tipple of choice. Even the glass is iconic, with a long stem to keep the drink colder for longer, and a deep ‘V’ shape to allow for maximum aeration, allowing it to become more aromatic.

The coin is shaped just like that glass, filled with a frosted drink, and with three enamel-coloured olives on a cocktail stick. We have to admit, it’s a neat way to celebrate a cultural legend, and can see nothing to criticise here, and it has tons of potential to develop into a series. It’s only ten grams in weight, but comes in a themed blistercard, having a mintage of 1,806 pieces. We’ve seen prices under €60, so it won’t break the bank, either. Available to order now, it should ship around the end of October. Bottoms up!