Mmmmartinis...

It seems that in the past few years, martinis have been undergoing some sort of transition from a simple, elegant cocktail to a full-fledged dessert item. So in the spirit of that transition, I bring you Martini Madness: Evolution of a Cocktail...

Seen here, the fruity martini, the first step down the path of desserthood:


photo by monstershaq2000

From there, it is just a small leap to the chocolate-covered chocolate martini:


photo by AMagill

After that, what's the point of any liquid at all?


photo by mbm951

Caramels... tasty. I'm not sure this last one can actually be called a martini. Looks more like a gateway drug to me.