The martini has a long - often disputed - history and can most likely be traced back to California in the mid-1800s where a ...

Some are relatively new and others long-established. But all four of these New Orleans cocktail bars are getting recognition ...

Here’s what I found. The best martini is a dirty martini made with juniper-forward London dry gin, dry vermouth, and 1/4 ounce of olive brine. The addition of salty brine takes this classic to ...

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

Pour the gin and vermouth into a mixing glass, fill it with ice and stir down to your desired dilution. Strain the martini into the chilled coupette using a hawthorne cocktail strainer.

But I won’t argue if somebody tries to tell me the house martini is best with gin ... the proper order—a little bit of vermouth, vodka or gin, and some ice—then I’m not going to complain ...

Raise your glass in toast for 2025 with this roundup of 10 of our favorite New Year’s Eve cocktails that you must try.

Photo / Babiche Martens This summer, Viva Premium is revisiting the best and biggest stories ... The 50-50 martini uses equal parts gin and dry vermouth for a more balanced, less dry martini.

When so much of everyday life is geared towards other people and their needs, I like to take some time for myself around Christmas – with my favourite tipple, of course, writes Rosamund Hall ...