In a cocktail shaker fillled with ice, add gin, vermouth and tomato water. Shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 20 ...

From the conical-shaped glass to the elegant garnishes, it exudes sophistication and can command attention from across the room. But aside from its appearance, the martini also feels elegant to sip.

The twist usually refers to a lemon zest garnish, though you may occasionally see lime, orange, or grapefruit. And it's not just for the aesthetic appeal, although it does look very elegant.

To serve, pour 1/2 cup (4 ounces) martini mixture into each of 8 chilled martini glasses. Top each with a lemon peel twist or a green olive. Serve immediately.

While the Wet Martini is no more "wet" than any other drink, its name meant to be in contrast to the Dry Martini, which employs a high ratio of spirit to vermouth (usually somewhere between 5:1 ...

2. Place ice in a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, liqueur, and lemon juice. Shake until mixture is very cold, about 10 seconds. Strain into glasses. Garnish each with a twist of lemon peel.

Traditionally, a martini consists of gin and dry vermouth, stirred or shaken with ice and then strained into a chilled martini glass. It’s typically garnished with either an olive or a lemon ...