Captured in every drop is the essence of the rare woods, herbs and citrus that make up this secret recipe. Introduced on January 1st 1900, its sharp citrus aromas and hints of raspberry became a pillar of the cocktail that dominated the century, the Dry Martini & Rossi® cocktail. Wrestled from the soil, where it grows for 3 long years, then sun-dried. Only time can mature the aromatic oils in our Florentine Orris root to release the light violet-scented tartness that contributes to define MARTINI & ROSSI® Extra Dry.