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.

Just like any bevy in the bar world, "the beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder." The base spirit you select for a martini depends entirely on what you're looking to get out of your cocktail. Your ...

EVERETT – A medium dry vodka martini – with a slice of lemon peel. Shaken, not stirred, please. I would prefer Russian or Polish vodka. And the martini list at the newly opened Dirty Martini in ...

Classically booze-forward martinis may go down easy, but can make for a hard morning. This lower-alcohol version is a great alternative. By Rebekah Peppler There are many ways to make a martini.

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 ...

James Bond was low-key a weirdo for a lot of reasons, but the most egregious reason BY FAR was his request for a shaken martini—completely unhinged. It might be okay for a Vesper martini (which is 3 ...

Ordering a martini gives a certain aura of mystery and confidence. There is definitely a cool factor when ordering a martini due to its prominence in pop culture. Some people think the key to looking ...