The No. 1 cocktail choice among New Yorkers is not the Manhattan or even the Long Island Iced Tea — it’s the vodka martini, a new study reveals. Margaritas were the second choice, and mojitos third, ...

The dirty martini is an unforgiving drink. With nothing more than vodka, dry vermouth and olive brine in the glass, there is ...

Vodka, oh vodka. It's one of those spirits that instantly brings a flavor memory to mind, whether it's from souvenir shot glasses or a neutral vodka-soda. Meaning "little water" in Russian, vodka ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aly Walansky is a NY-based journalist who covers cocktails and dining. Whether enjoyed in a Bloody Mary at brunch, a vodka martini ...

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 ...

The Vesper Martini (pronounced “ves-pa”) is a literary and later a cinematic classic. The martini variation is all about packing a big punch while carrying some serious flavor notes from the gin, ...