Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gaining popularity in the midcentury, vodka swiftly assumed its position as the new star of the martini—the neutral spirit being ...

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 ...

2 1/2 oz. vodka or gin dry vermouth Green olive or strip lemon zest removed with a peeler, for garnish Optional: Freeze martini glass 15 minutes before making the drink. For a shaken martini: Fill a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aly Walansky is a NY-based journalist who covers cocktails and dining. A vodka martini is the most classic of cocktails, and there ...