Gin: Gin is the classic choice for a martini, adding botanical depth and subtle herbaceous notes. If you’re not a fan of gin, swap it for vodka or leave it out altogether. Vermouth: This fortified ...

You didn’t think you wanted it to come back but after the resurrection of the Amaretto Sour, the White Russian, and even the Long Island Iced Tea it was bound to happen: the return of the Dirty ...

Fat washing is a darling of the cocktail world. The technique allows mixologists (professionals or hobbyists) to add mouthfeel to all sorts of cocktails. You can use anything from bacon grease to ...

dirty martini on a tray with a bowl of olives for garnish - Beo88/Getty Images Olives are delicious, but the liquid gold they marinate in, also known as olive brine, is the real MVP. And the quicker ...

THE DIRTY MARTINI, a love-it-or-hate-it drink that gets its oomph from a promiscuous slug of olive brine, has seen a quiet comeback recently. At Brooklyn’s Diamond Reef bar, the opening menu included ...

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 ...