Is a lemon drop martini an actual martini? No. Yet, for those who love the idea of a martini but need more than a spritz of lemon zest (or spoonful of olive juice) to tame their booze, it sure is ...

There are several things that go into a perfect cocktail. You need to have quality ingredients, mixed in the right proportions. You also need to have the right garnishes. Beyond presenting an ...

Preparation for a Wet Martini is simple: Combine two parts gin to one part dry vermouth, stir until chilled, then strain and garnish with a lemon twist. The Wet Martini style had a resurgence in ...

Emily serves up the secret to a “real martini”: a frozen glass, frozen gin, minimal vermouth and, most importantly, a lemon twist. “And don’t add f—cking ice. Ever,” she instructs ...