When I am emperor, a martini will be made with gin and vermouth. I don't really think it's right, but we will allow vodka. Garnishes are pretty open: olives of various sorts, lemon twist, pickled onions (see, even Gibsons can join the party), TomOlives*, and their ilk. There may be further amendments with respect to garnishes, but we discourage anything that significantly colours or flavours the actual drink.
All the other crap out there that currently includes "martini" or "tini" (didn't think I'd catch that one, did you?) are gone. You can still make, order or drink the things. But you will not call them martinis.
Don't try lectures on the "true" history or development of the drink. Yes, it has evolved. But that is over now. The variety allowed by garnish and gin:vermouth proportions is sufficient. It's over.
*These might not normally have made the "approved" list. But they are good and happen to carry the names of my father and mother (Tom and Olive), so they are in.
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