Classic cocktails have an allure that’s nearly impossible to dismiss. Not only are they a delicious and tantalizing sip, but they’re usually served in equally gratifying glassware. For me, it’s a ...

When I first saw that a recipe for dirty martini pasta was trending on social media, my immediate thought was: Why didn't ...

Add gin, vermouth, and olive brine. Vigorously stir until very cold, 30 to 45 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Skewer olives and place in glass. Serve cold.

Pour off 6 ounces vodka from the bottle and reserve for another use. To the bottle, add dry vermouth, water and olive brine. Adjust brine amount to taste. Cap bottle, shake and store in freezer ...

but it is their brine that adds that signature dirty martini flavor. Olives can differ substantially in flavor and texture, and I will admit to being a fan of them all. For this recipe ...

The martini is a subjective drink and everyone has their preference: gin, vodka, both, dry, wet, dirty, shaken, stirred. Below is a fail-safe classic recipe. Put a coupette or other glass of your ...