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.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Before we go any further, you should know: I’ve seen some things in the field of dirty martinis. I’ve ...

Pop into Rock Town Distillery any night and you stand a good chance of being served by bartender extraordinaire Abi Rogne, who won best bartender in the Arkansas Times’ Toast of the Town poll.

I never really got into Martinis—too fancy, too strong too "not me." But now that I’m a little older (and a tad more adventurous), I think it’s time to give them a proper chance. Plus, Martinis are ...

The sky is the limit for bartenders who believe that off-the-shelf olive brine just doesn’t cut it anymore. By Maggie Hennessy The dirty martini at the year-old cocktail bar Gus’ Sip & Dip in Chicago ...

Before we go any further, you should know: I’ve seen some things in the field of dirty martinis. I’ve made them with pickle juice so intense it could remove nail polish. I’ve had one with feta brine ...

There are many ways to make a martini. Shaken or stirred. Vodka or gin. Wet, dry, bone-dry. But no matter how you make it, few, if any, have the cult following that the dirty martini has right now: ...