It seems that in every trendy bar or restaurant I go to, people are doing strange and intriguing things to martinis with chocolate, or apples, or espresso. I’ve always been a traditionalist, going for a simple dry gin...

The water that melts from the ice is absolutely essential to a good martini. The gin needs to be softened just a bit so you can taste the herbal qualities (the same is true of the vermouth) and the small amount of water does it...

that is surprisingly pleasant. Here is the recipe: Fuzzy Devil 1.5 oz Vodka 0.5 oz Pear Juice 0.5 oz Elderberry Flower Concentrate. Combine everything into a martini shaker with ice and shake and serve. The elderberry stuff can be...

On a recent trip to Atlanta, I decided to do an experiment. I ordered seven martinis over a period of as many days, all at different places. Only one – a dirty martini - was made correctly. Everything OK, in proportion, no...

I have a stinless steel martini shaker that I have not been able to open for a week now.... I made a matini for myseld one night, than walk away with my drink and left the shaker on the kitchen counter. Next morning, I went back...

by a carbonara pasta that’s not on the menu (you can easily request it), and finished with a martini glass filled with marscapone cream and biscotti. Not life changing but still life affirming.

My Partner in Crime ordered a sazerac at Hungry Mother the other night. Whether it was perfect, I have no idea—I don’t know from sazeracs. But they were excited to have someone order one.

Around my house, Friday night is marked by a quick run to the Taco Wagon, and shaking up a couple of perfect Margaritas. After many years of experimenting, several years ago we arrived at the very simple formula of... 1/3 Fresh...

I’m in Hartford for the night (well West Hartford actually but lets not split hairs) and I need a perfect martini. I have a car, just tell me where to go. Your help is much appreciated. Maxfield

definitely Musso & Frank ! a perfect martini.

Searching for the perfect martini in Nola. Well, not “the” perfect, “my” perfect. Once you get the kind of vodka and dryness right – my most important requirement is that the drink is icy, icy cold....

Where would you go tonight for a great burger and perfectly made martini in Denver?

You can’t go wrong with Marion’s Continental on Bowery. Funky retro room — perfect for a martini. Good for groups too.

HI, my husband and I love oysters, I love a good cold perfect martini and he likes his steak and red wine...Any place to suggest for a Monday night dinner, when we are both in NYC for business. Also, do you think Union Square Cafe...

I’m assuming this is for regular martini's. I had an apple martini at Musso & Franks some years ago — it was waaayyy too sweet and served in the tiniest martini glass. (Maybe 4 ounces... maybe). My perfect martini's...