Martini

Quickly infusing vodka with earl grey tea bags creates a distinct floral foundation for this fun (and caffeinated) take on a martini.

Castelvetrano olive brine provides a soft and buttery counterpart to mezcal in this simple twist on the classic cocktail.

Gin or vodka? Stanley Tucci’s martini recipe allows for either, depending on your mood. Just make sure it’s stirred, never shaken.

This cocktail should be served so cold it hurts, which you should repeat to yourself as you stir. And stir. And stir. 

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Because you don’t individually stir these ‘tinis for a crowd, water is added to aid in the dilution you’d normally get from ice. You can thank us later.

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Audrey Saunders of the famed Pegu Club taught us how to make the perfect martini. Learn her magic.

Scared of martinis? Don't be. These recipes are here for you.

The hardest things to master are often the simplest. Take the martini.

This is your starter martini. Try it if you want to be a martini-drinker but aren't quite there yet.

Lillet softens the punch of the other spirits in this entry-level martini. Play with the ratios and add a splash more of Lillet if you prefer.

Saunders created this drink for Dori Bryant, "a whiskey-drinking lady." This recipe differs from the classic "Smoky Martini" because she added Pernod.

If juicing sounds too healthy for you, may we suggest adding booze? The beets turn the vodka a fantastic shade of pink, and ginger adds a flavorful kick.

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.

Kate keeps the cocktail local by using Teton Glacier Potato Vodka, which is produced in Rigby, Idaho. Before making this dirty vodka martini recipe, store the vodka in the freezer so it's icy cold.