This was the first Martini Gadget that I owned, and I still think that it is the most impressive; it does have a tendency to wow!
The Martini Spike was made by Gorham and consists of a silver-plated syringe that can be used to dispense tiny amounts of vermouth to your drink. It dates from the late 1950s during a boom-time of the cocktail hour, three Martinis and an affluent American Middle Class. It is from this period that most gadgets date and the syringe is representative of a growing preference for ever dryer Martinis.
The spike came in a felt-lined box, complete with a rather minimalist pictorial instruction of how to use it.
The Taste
These were added to an iced Martini glass, stirred and strained.The resulting drink was smooth, flavourful and quite powerful, too. Clean and crisp, it was a textbook Martini.
The Score
Showmanship
The potential theatrics of the Martini Spike are very high and I have already seen some used at a few events. It is something that will catch the eye of friends and patrons alike.
Showmanship Score: 5 out of 5
Curio Quality (How unusual is it?)
No question, this is the most eye-catching Martini Gadget and very simple, too. It’s medicinal nature and appearance give it a slightly sinister air; mystique and intrigue always appeal!
An unorthodox use of the Martini spike
Summer Fruit Cup 
I’ve just been using simple chemistry syringes (no needles, obviously) for measuring small quantities like this, but the addition of the spike is a good idea: It’s definitely a pain getting things out of the bottle (I’ve decanted to glasses, measured from there and then returned to the bottle).
I’d been wondering about acquiring some plastic tubing for this, but maybe an actual cocktail implement like the spike would be more appropriate.