The martini cocktail has existed in a range of guises throughout its ice-cold, crisp life. Several stories exist as to its origins. The “classic” martini is made with gin and vermouth (a fortified ...

We spoke to several bar experts to learn about their best tips for making the perfect martini, and some of their answers ...

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 ...

When literary giant Sylvia Plath wanted to take a moment to enjoy a stiff drink, this was the classic cocktail that she ...

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.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aly Walansky is a NY-based journalist who covers cocktails and dining. Martinis are the most classic of cocktails, and whether ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The martini is one of the most recognizable classic cocktails. The signature V-shaped glass and the juniper-y aroma of gin. That’s right. Gin! That’s because the original martini – ...

Epic martini recipes that are easy to make and taste fantastic! From classic martinis to fun fruity drinks. Whether you like yours dirty with an olive, fruity-sweet with select mixers, or with an ...

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 ...

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.