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 ...

James Bond was low-key a weirdo for a lot of reasons, but the most egregious reason BY FAR was his request for a shaken martini—completely unhinged. It might be okay for a Vesper martini (which is 3 ...

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 Martinez is the missing link. The halfway point. It is both stylistically and chronologically a middle child, a cocktail that falls comfortably into the category of “forgotten classic,” which is ...

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.

While the martini is a staple of American cocktail culture, that doesn't mean that ordering one is an uncomplicated affair. If you've never ordered a martini before, it's possible to become ...

The French martini is back. This '90s-era cocktail, once a fan favorite in chic lounges and at celebrity-hosted parties,has made a major comeback—winning over casual sippers and cocktail ...

When it comes to margaritas, I tend to order based on my mood. Perhaps I want something spicy, or if it’s a hot summer day, I’ll likely opt for a frozen version of the cocktail. But if we’re talking ...