Martini

Mastering the Vesper

Jelani Johnson recasts the hard-hitting Martini as a nuanced, vodka-forward cocktail.

• story: Kara Newman
• photos: Lizzie Munro

Jelani Johnson’s Vesper

A vodka-forward rendition of James Bond's Martini of choice.

Alberto

A Martini-adjacent classic awaiting its comeback.

Ford Cocktail

An improved Martini with a splash of Bénédictine.

Allies Cocktail

A 50/50 Martini dressed up with several dashes of savory-spicy Kümmel.

Fourth Degree Cocktail

A London-born semi-sweet Martini.

An Endless Quest for the Coldest Martini

At the newly opened Hawksmoor in New York, an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner and an insulated thermos produce an “aged” Martini that can be served in 30 seconds, at minus-12 degrees…

• story: Aaron Goldfarb
• photo: Lizzie Munro

Two-Piece Martini

A coconut-washed Tuxedo variation featuring carrot eau de vie.

Madhatter

Sam Kiley's “Southern-style sweet Martini.”

Yolanda

A vermouth-forward sleeper hit, revived by LyAnna Sanabria.