James Bond will be drinking a vodka martini in his next film, Spectre. The rest of us should stick with gin. The simplicity of a dry vodka martini — and the fact that vodka is commonly described as an ...

For years martini-shaming has not only been accepted; it’s been a sort of bloodsport among the cocktail cognoscenti. James Bond is a fool for ordering his martinis shaken. Vodka drinkers can excuse ...

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 ...

If you want to get technical (and we often do), a “martini” is made with gin. The other basic ingredient is vermouth. It’s usually adorned with an olive or perhaps a lemon twist. Simple, elegant, ...

While martini purists remain devoted to gin, there’s no denying that the vodka martini is back in the spotlight. And there’s more room to play than you might think. Most vodka is intended as a neutral ...

Get out those triangle martini glasses, because it’s time to make a French martini, the fun and fruity throwback to the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aly Walansky is a NY-based journalist who covers cocktails and dining. A perfectly chilled dirty martini may be one of the sexiest ...

The martini is perhaps the most classic of cocktails. Whether enjoyed shaken or stirred, dirty or with a twist, all martini lovers have a specific way to enjoy their favorite cocktail. Give the gift ...