This riff on a classic Espresso Martini includes tequila and, drawing inspiration from a Carajillo, it leans on the sweet ...

Pour off 6 ounces vodka from the bottle and reserve for another use. To the bottle, add dry vermouth, water and olive brine. Adjust brine amount to taste. Cap bottle, shake and store in freezer ...

This New Orleans-style martini features classics like gin and vermouth, along with an absinthe rinse for extra fun.

Just because classic cocktails rely on simple ingredients and straightforward recipes ... of vodka or gin and dry vermouth — plus optional olive juice to make an extra-dirty or filthy martini ...

While whiskey, tequila, and vodka might be more popular, few can argue the importance of gin when it comes to great cocktails ...