When it comes to making (or shaking) a good martini, there are endless factors that affect quality — gin vs. vodka, measurement amounts of dry vermouth, type of olives, addition of olive brine, the ...

When it comes to classic cocktails, few are as well-known and easy to make as the martini. Simply put, it’s a gin (or vodka if you prefer) and dry vermouth-based cocktail. At its bare bone, that’s ...

Talk about a drink with staying power. The history of martinis is hotly debated, but versions of it first appeared in cocktail books in the late 1800s. The cocktail has evolved over time, garnished ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. Our ...

Dirty martini fondue takes the savoury, olive-brine heart of a Dirty Martini and folds it into a warm, dippable cheese sauce.

A dash of cardamom bitters takes our 3-ingredient Old Pal cocktail to the next level with a hint of warm spice: perfect for ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. The ...