As a gin-thusiast, Walker goes with gin (and of the gins, he picks Boodles). The choice is entirely up to personal preference. Generally, a gin martini will be a bit more aromatic.

2. Stir vigorously, then strain off the water. 3. Add the gin, vermouth and bitters, stir gently, then immediately strain into a chilled martini coupe. 4. Garnish with a single cocktail olive.

Farmer’s Organic Gin Martini Zach Johnston Ingredients: 3 oz. Farmer’s Orangic Gin 0.5 oz. dry vermouth Lemon peel (for oils) Ice In this case, you want to grab a bottle of Farmer’s Gin ...

You can build a brine to match your Martini, which will amplify your favorite flavors. If you like a gin with citrus ...

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

On martinis, cocktail gatekeepers of the last decade — writers, consultants, craft bartenders and the like — have been united: There is one “correct” martini, and it is made with gin, a ...

To this point, bartender Mary Palac of Paper Plane in San Jose, California, has some words of wisdom: “I’ll usually lean on gin for a bolder martini, where I really want the botanicals to shine.

Combine equal parts gin and lemon juice, plus simple syrup, in a shaker with ice and then top with sparkling rosé. 13. Kiss the Ring (a riff on the French 75) As the name implies, this refreshing ...

This cocktail captures the essence of Goa in a singular sip at the Coconut Boy. Here, gin is served in the best possible way. This will chase away all the New Year’s and winter blues.