Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gaining popularity in the midcentury, vodka swiftly assumed its position as the new star of the martini—the neutral spirit being ...

Vodka, oh vodka. It’s one of those spirits that instantly brings a flavor memory to mind, whether it’s from souvenir shot glasses or a neutral vodka-soda. Meaning “little water” in Russian, vodka ...

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 – ...

The best martini is a simple cocktail, but everything must be perfect. Party season is here and these experts explain the best techniques for making sure your martini is absolutely perfect. The ...

Sipsmith is a small-batch made London Dry gin made in England. Ketel One is a vodka made in the Netherlands. St-Germain is the elderflower liqueur made in France. Orange bitters, like those from ...

This popular cocktail pairs vodka with freshly brewed espresso, coffee-flavored liqueur and a sweet splash of simple syrup. Fill a cocktail shaker ⅔ full with ice. Add vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur ...

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 ...

I don’t know what your reaction is to this, but I’ve been a professional bartender my entire adult life and when I first saw this a few years ago, I was surprised. Not surprised like “huh I wouldn’t ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Espresso martinis – in all their variations -- are an American favorite. With National Espresso Martini Day on Saturday, March 15, we’ve thought about the versions we’ve quaffed.

When we left our hero, he had just ruined yet another dinner party with a rare but deadly combination of bad memory and gracious seasonal taste. I had made dill-infused vodka and served it to a good ...