Here’s a hot take for today: the best espresso martini recipe doesn’t contain ... when you’re mixing just two ingredients, vodka and dry vermouth, as the aim is to create a tart, sharp ...

and those who opt for vodka. While I’m firmly on team gin myself, there certainly is flexibility in the martini format that means the simple combination of spirit plus vermouth has a whole lot ...

Once you’ve gotten the vermouth thing settled ... And speaking of gin and vodka, check out our best gin cocktails and classic vodka cocktail recipes. Cheers! The post How to order a martini ...

Equally important is dilution. "If you simply take cold vodka and vermouth and pour them into a coup, you won't get the martini you desire. Adding water opens up the spirit, allowing its character ...

It fell out of favor decades ago when the martini began to cheapen itself through sugary dalliances with apples and pineapples. And as you can see here, even in our list of the very best versions ...

Beyond the magazine's annual best-of martini list ... Bar Métier's "Dirty Boi" martini pairs vodka and dry vermouth with onion brine, gumbo bitters and mastiha — a Greek liqueur made from ...