Drink: Looking for an aperitif with a difference? Let yourself be tempted by this alcohol-free Spritz Martini! With its sweet ...

Robert Simonson, longtime New York Times cocktail and spirits writer and author of "The Martini Cocktail: A Meditation on the World's Greatest Drink" (Ten Speed Press), offers "Sunday Morning" viewers ...

Use peperoncini brine in place of olive juice to add a spicy-sour, antipasti-inspired kick that pairs well with crisp gin and vermouth.

The espresso martini has survived skepticism, trend cycles, and bartender eye‑rolls to become one of the most popular ...

When it comes to making (or shaking) a good martini, there are endless factors that affect quality — gin vs. vodka, measurement amounts of dry vermouth, type of olives, addition of olive brine, the ...

For an ideal cocktail experience, careful attention needs to be paid to all sensory markers. This temperature note can make ...

This apple pie martini is a vodka-based apple pie cocktail that captures the flavor of homemade apple pie without becoming overly sweet. Made with apple cider, citrus, a splash of brandy and warm ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aly Walansky is a NY-based journalist who covers cocktails and dining. Martinis are the most classic of cocktails, and whether ...

What makes a martini? Tradition calls for gin and vermouth garnished with an olive or lemon twist. Substituting vodka, changing the ratio of the spirits or adding extra olive juice are ways to venture ...

A dirty martini in a glass with olives and a twist of lemon peel - Veselovaelena/Getty Images Some people enjoy a savory dirty martini with an olive, while others like the citrus notes provided by a ...