Difford’s Guide states that the Strawberry Martini (which Difford calls a Strawberry Cocktail) was invented in London in the 1990s. We think that Difford changed the name of the drink for his book because the Strawberry Martini bears no resemblance whatsoever to any kind of Martini – there is no vermouth and no gin. From there, the trail goes cold, other than to add that the London in the 1990s…
