What makes a martini? Tradition calls for gin and vermouth garnished with an olive or lemon twist. Substituting vodka, changing the ratio of the spirits or adding extra olive juice are ways to venture ...

Vodka's neutral taste is perfect for pairing flavors and crafting cocktails. Whether you prefer fruity, creamy, or dry, one ...

The best martinis are bone-chillingly cold. Like the shock of an icy plunge after a hot sauna, they are crisp and assertive, bracing and refreshing. That's what makes them such good winter drinks.

A standard martini, featuring gin (or vodka) and vermouth, is one of the strongest cocktails you can order. However, just how ...

Martinis come in many styles, shapes and sizes. The classic martini may be pegged as a potent combination of chilled gin and Vermouth, served up in a martini glass with conical sides (V-shaped), ...

Since emerging in the late 19th century, the Martini has gone through endless evolutions. From its slightly sweet beginnings with Old Tom gin and sweet vermouth to the bone-dry variations of the ...

Charles Joly shared three versions of the iconic cocktail. James Bond would take his "shaken, not stirred," but one award-winning mixologist has three new riffs on the iconic martini for the upcoming ...

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A perfectly chilled dirty martini may be one of the sexiest drinks one can order, and understanding its history makes this cocktail even more alluring. Dirty martinis are a classic cocktail favorite.