The dirty martini -- a mix of gin or vodka and olive brine -- is one of life's guilty pleasures. Simple, fun, social, a bit of a '90s throwback, it's immensely popular and eminently drinkable and ...

It was this side of ten years ago that the dirty martini was considered gauche, tacky, and against all cocktail virtues. It goes against the sleek, simple, and alcohol-forward martini of James Bond ...

Tiffanie Barriere’s go-to, spirit-forward cocktail is a gin Martini. “Dry, crisp, and elegant, with a lemon twist,” she says. The bartender, educator, and drinks historian attributes it to her ...

Classically booze-forward martinis may go down easy, but can make for a hard morning. This lower-alcohol version is a great alternative. By Rebekah Peppler There are many ways to make a martini.

There are many ways to make a martini. Shaken or stirred. Vodka or gin. Wet, dry, bone-dry. But no matter how you make it, few, if any, have the cult following that the dirty martini has right now: ...

Bartender Tiffanie Barriere's grandmother had a philosophy around the Martini that made her a fan for life. Prairie Rose is Food & Wine's senior drinks editor. A trained sommelier, cocktail book ...