To many of us, this isn’t a question so much as a riddle, like a Buddhist kōan. What could be better than a Martini? A well-made Martini is a stunning and profound thing, cold and crisp and clear as a ...

A Martini order is personal, and although many strong opinions exist about how to make the classic drink, “there is no real way to make it,” says Barriere. “It’s whatever you like. There are no dos ...

A classic martini recipe is simple enough: shake up some ice, vodka or gin and vermouth; stir; strain; pop on an olive. But for a truly divine martini—deceptively simple on paper—the devil is in the ...

You like drinking, sure, and maybe you even have a few favorite cocktails that you like to order when out and about. But do you know how to make ‘em for yourself at home? If not, stay tuned because ...

Ever order a martini at a bar and think, “Whew, that’s definitely not my kind of drink”? It turns out that even though a martini is made with only 3 ingredients, slight variations of proportions, ...

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 ...

"Shaken, not stirred" is the key to making the famous martini ordered by fictional superspy James Bond. The drink, named the Vesper after double agent Vesper Lynd, is easy to make right from home.