Ryan Smith is a freelance writer from New York covering food and drink, travel and men's lifestyle. His work has recently appeared in Architectural Digest, Oyster.com and Equinox's Furthermore.

Mastering the Dukes Martini With Alessandro Palazzi
In "Masters the Classics," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Alessandro Palazzi on London's famed Dukes Martini.
- story: Ryan Smith
- photos: Jason Bailey Studio