Martini
Dry Martini
This simple classic gin martini recipe makes a beautiful, sophisticated cocktail that is as easy to stir together as it is to drink.
By The Editors of Epicurious
Vodka Martini
Crisp, clear, and preferably ice cold, a vodka martini is anything and everything you want it to be.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Vesper
Martinis get all the glory, but this is the first cocktail James Bond ever ordered.
By Eben Freeman
Bulletproof Rum Espresso Martini
Rum and velvety brown butter enhance this twist on the espresso martini.
By Roger Kamholz
Salted Amaro Espresso Martini
This riff on the espresso martini invites luscious Amaro Nonino and citrusy Grand Marnier to the party.
By Roger Kamholz
Espresso Martini
Pass on the trendy downtown bar and have a perfectly balanced espresso martini at home.
By Roger Kamholz
Clover Club
While the Clover Club cocktail may have originated in the 1890s at the Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia, where the social organization that lends the drinks its name would carouse, it’s very much a drink of the 20th century. It was then that the famously pink drink became a cultural phenomenon beyond a small set of Philly-area lawyers and business folk. It arrived in New York perhaps thanks to hotelier George Boldt, who operated both the Bellevue and the new Waldorf-Astoria. His other culinary cla.…
By Al Sotack
How to Make a Martini That's Right for You
For a simple drink, a martini involves a lot of choices. We're here to help.
By Maggie Hoffman
Sakura Martini
The cherry blossom, as well as the addition of sake and maraschino liqueur to the usual gin, result in a very delicate Martini.
By Robert Simonson
Tuxedo No. 2
Tuxedo No. 2 mixes gin, maraschino liqueur, vermouth, and absinthe, and is lightly luscious.
By Robert Simonson
Taste Test: Pimiento-Stuffed Olives
We tasted 21 varieties of green olives to figure out which brand wasn't the pits.
By Joe Sevier
The Best Black Friday Gift Deals for Your Mom
Tart pans, matcha kits, and beautiful glassware are on major sale.
By Becky Hughes
It's Time to Master the Martini
There's nothing complicated about James Bond's signature drink. All you need is a bit of confidence (and the right size glass).
By Matt Duckor
Vesper
Of this take on a martini, James Bond quipped, "I never have more than one drink before dinner. But I do like that one to be large and very strong and very cold and very well-made." What he said.
By Chiltern Firehouse, London
The Gibson
This version of the classic martini variation relies on gin, blanc vermouth, dry vermouth, and onion pickling liquid. The trickiest part of the recipe is preparing the pickled onions that are added as a garnish, but the effort is well worth it.
By Jim Kearns
Classic Martini
By Audrey Saunders
The Modern Martini
This lime- and cilantro-infused cocktail will appeal to both Gimlet and Martini drinkers. We like to use Tanqueray for its strong juniper and spice profile.