The dirty martini -- a mix of gin or vodka and olive brine -- is one of life's guilty pleasures. Simple, fun, social, a bit of a '90s throwback, it's immensely popular and eminently drinkable and ...

Some purists say a true martini consists of nothing more than a fine gin, a hint of dry vermouth and an olive or a lemon twist, and not both, dropped into a proper martini glass. Then some say, “Sure, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Food & Wine / Bryan Bedder / Stringer / American Express / Getty Images Tiffanie Barriere’s go-to, spirit-forward cocktail is a ...

Classically booze-forward martinis may go down easy, but can make for a hard morning. This lower-alcohol version is a great alternative. By Rebekah Peppler There are many ways to make a martini.

There are many ways to make a martini. Shaken or stirred. Vodka or gin. Wet, dry, bone-dry. But no matter how you make it, few, if any, have the cult following that the dirty martini has right now: ...

Bartender Tiffanie Barriere's grandmother had a philosophy around the Martini that made her a fan for life. Prairie Rose is Food & Wine's senior drinks editor. A trained sommelier, cocktail book ...