There is an undeniable charm in being able to confidently order a martini. But for you to truly impress, you must know the ...

What makes the ideal martini? Should it be dry or wet? What kind of gin should you use? Is it better to add olive brine, or skip it? Well friends, after lots of sipping, I finally figured out what ...

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Ordering a Martini seems simple enough. But when the bartender asks for specifics, suddenly you're fumbling - vodka or gin? Shaken or stirred? And what in the world is a dry martini? Does it even ...

The martini is one of the most iconic drinks in all of cocktail history, thanks in no small part to British superspy James ...

In an era that worshipped the frenetic, bebop style of Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond found his own sound, a tone that he claimed imitated a "dry martini." It was a sound that made him a favourite with ...