The martini—one of cocktail culture’s true classics, first gained popularity in the U.S. during the 1920s and 1930s, becoming a Jazz Age symbol of sophistication. Originally a gin drink before the ...

Vodka, oh vodka. It’s one of those spirits that instantly brings a flavor memory to mind, whether it’s from souvenir shot glasses or a neutral vodka-soda. Meaning “little water” in Russian, vodka ...

The martini, one of the most classic cocktails in existence, never went out of style. But is it possible it’s hotter than ...

The No. 1 cocktail choice among New Yorkers is not the Manhattan or even the Long Island Iced Tea — it’s the vodka martini, a new study reveals. Margaritas were the second choice, and mojitos third, ...

As classic cocktails reemerge in updated forms on modern bar menus, the martini arises as a frequent canvas for experimentation. Even traditional takes hew to personal preferences: Order it with gin ...

Charles Joly shared three versions of the iconic cocktail. James Bond would take his "shaken, not stirred," but one award-winning mixologist has three new riffs on the iconic martini for the upcoming ...