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 ...

It was this side of ten years ago that the dirty martini was considered gauche, tacky, and against all cocktail virtues. It goes against the sleek, simple, and alcohol-forward martini of James Bond ...

A martini is classically made with gin and a rinse of vermouth, but you can make it with vodka if you prefer. For a dry ...

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.

I never really got into Martinis—too fancy, too strong too "not me." But now that I’m a little older (and a tad more adventurous), I think it’s time to give them a proper chance. Plus, Martinis are ...

When you order a Martini, there are two important choices: gin or vodka, and olives or a twist. Then, there’s the option to make a Martini dirty. Never underestimate the role that brine plays in a ...

Mr. Munoz created the restaurant’s Dirty E.V.O.O. Martini — olive oil-infused vodka, brine from feta and olives, dry vermouth ...

Pop into Rock Town Distillery any night and you stand a good chance of being served by bartender extraordinaire Abi Rogne, who won best bartender in the Arkansas Times’ Toast of the Town poll.

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. The martini has a long — often disputed — ...

Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; event host and speaker; and drinks educator. He regularly contributes to Food & Wine, and his first book, Crushed: How A Changing Climate Is ...