And while it can be made with vodka (it usually needs to be referred to as a “vodka martini” in that case), historically speaking, the main ingredient is actually gin. The next ingredient is ...

After tasting through several dozen (none of them swallowed, but still…), one thing became clear: Good gin is a prerequisite for a great Martini, but not all gins that are great on their own ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The martini is one of the most recognizable classic cocktails. The signature V-shaped glass and the juniper-y aroma of gin. That’s right. Gin! That’s because the original ...

But damn, did the guy give the Martini a bad rap. Shaken Martinis bash together ice and spirit, over-diluting what should be a delicate balance of gin with that shadow of vermouth. (Shaking is ...

A classic martini is made using gin as the base but vodka is also popular. Stirring a martini makes a stronger drink while shaking makes a colder cocktail. A dry martini contains less vermouth ...

And knowing how to order the martini you want can make or break whether you even like the drink you’re paying ten bucks for. Personally, my order is a gin martini — stirred, straight up ...

“The only thing that matters is that the martini exists.” Here Tucci shares his ideal recipe that can be made into a gin martini or a vodka martini—there’s a time and place for bot ...