Three-martini lunch facts for kids

Three martinis with olives as a garnish

The three-martini lunch or noontime three-martini is a term used in the United States to describe a leisurely, indulgent lunch enjoyed by businesspeople or lawyers. It refers to a common belief that many people in the above-mentioned professions have enough leisure time and wherewithal to consume more than one martini during the work day. The 3-martini lunch became particularly identified in popular culture in the 1960s and 1970s.

The term is sometimes used in political debates on tax deductibility of business meals in the US.