The dirty martini -- a mix of gin or vodka and olive brine -- is one of life's guilty pleasures. Pour booze into a shaker, ...

The martini is a beloved cocktail, but it’s hard to order one like you know what you’re doing. That’s because it is a drink that can come in so many forms, and everyone has their own preference for ...

Thinking of ordering a martini at the bar? Chowhound spoke with an expert to determine how rookies should approach ...

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 ...

Pumpkin spice is without question the flavor of the season but a pumpkin spice martini? Oh, yes! This pumpkin martini recipe, layered with the classic spices found in pumpkin pie, is a fantastic ...

Every year, the U.K.-based Difford’s Guide publishes a list of what they call the World’s Top 100 Cocktails. It’s not an opinion piece, or an editorial endorsement—when they say “top” they mean by ...

Character matters—in a person and in a vodka—just ask Cardrona Distillery founder Desiree Reid. Reid grew so weary of the neutered taste in vodka, a spirit we must admit is distilled to have little to ...

To make a big batch of dirty martinis, you’ll need a big batch of olive brine. These jars from Quincy contain just enough ...

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 ...