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 ...
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 ...
This popular cocktail pairs vodka with freshly brewed espresso, coffee-flavored liqueur and a sweet splash of simple syrup. Fill a cocktail shaker ⅔ full with ice. Add vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur ...
Since emerging in the late 19th century, the Martini has gone through endless evolutions. From its slightly sweet beginnings with Old Tom gin and sweet vermouth to the bone-dry variations of the ...
This Mango Martini recipe is a refreshing blend of mango puree, vodka, and triple sec. It is the perfect drink at any time. The first time I experienced this exquisite martini was during a trip to ...
A martini is an old-school cocktail that definitely has some mystery to it. Are they pretty much straight liquor in a glass, or a more complicated fruity drink that packs a punch? What exactly was ...
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 ...
I don’t know what your reaction is to this, but I’ve been a professional bartender my entire adult life and when I first saw this a few years ago, I was surprised. Not surprised like “huh I wouldn’t ...