Martinis Archives

The Martini's obscure predecessor has finally found a band of devotees.

James Bond’s fabricated Martini of choice is either “a damn fine drink” or “the Kenneth Cole of cocktails.” You decide.

Perfected recipes for the Gibson, Pornstar Martini, Tuxedo No. 2 and more.

We have five to fill the void.

Contributing editor Robert Simonson shares the best cocktails he drank this year.

The classic gets an elusive, umami-tinged upgrade with a sleeper ingredient.

Defying the rules of convention can yield surprising—and scandalous—results.

By some accounts, the equal parts ratio is the original incarnation of the famously austere cocktail. By others, it’s not a Martini at all.

Low-lift updates incorporating everything from rose flower water to Guinness.

The head bartender at Los Angeles’ iconic Musso & Frank has been serving cocktails for more than 30 years.

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