The martini—one of cocktail culture’s true classics, first gained popularity in the U.S. during the 1920s and 1930s, becoming a Jazz Age symbol of sophistication. Originally a gin drink before the ...

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 ...

If you've ever wondered what exactly a martini is, you're not alone. These old-school cocktails definitely have some mystery to them. Are they pretty much straight liquor in a glass, or a more ...

The best martinis are bone-chillingly cold. Like the shock of an icy plunge after a hot sauna, they are crisp and assertive, bracing and refreshing. That's what makes them such good winter drinks.

Charles Joly shared three versions of the iconic cocktail. James Bond would take his "shaken, not stirred," but one award-winning mixologist has three new riffs on the iconic martini for the upcoming ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aly Walansky is a NY-based journalist who covers cocktails and dining. A perfectly chilled dirty martini may be one of the sexiest ...

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 ...

As nostalgia grips drinkers, bartenders are giving vilified ’90s concoctions like the lychee martini and the lemon drop an upgrade — and ushering in a new martini era. By Robert Simonson In April, a ...