There are few better places in the world one might begin to self-identify as a martini drinker than at Musso & Frank Grill, the 106-year-old Hollywood statehouse for martini consumption. My conversion ...

Chocolate martinis have gotten a bad rap since the cocktail renaissance reintroduced classic cocktails in the 2000s. All that Hershey chocolate syrup and cream did it no favors, and it went the way of ...

In my book, the Martini is perhaps the greatest muse for the creation and assertion of opinions. It’s the drink that has launched a thousand arguments. I cannot think of another cocktail that has had ...

As nostalgia grips drinkers, bartenders are giving vilified ’90s concoctions like the lychee martini and the lemon drop an upgrade — and ushering in a new martini era. By Robert Simonson In April, a ...

Turn one can of Spier Sauvignon Blanc into an elegant sundowner for two, with the addition of gin or vodka, elderflower syrup, a dash of lime juice and a twisted lime peel. To a cocktail shaker, add ...

The base of this cocktail is Spier’s Sauvignon Blanc, a wine known for its vibrant acidity and hints of tropical fruit. Image credit: Spier Turn one can of Spier Sauvignon Blanc into an elegant ...

There’s nothing sexier than a martini. Beloved by James Bond and Carrie Bradshaw, the clean, spirit-forward cocktail has proven itself impervious to countless trends, from “shaken, not stirred” to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about wine and spirits. Well, there seems to be a National Day for the most absurd, even obscure, products these days, but ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. This ...