A four-ounce glass has plenty of room if you’re a skilled martini drinker; a good martini is rarely over three or four ounces, and glasses should never be filled to the brim. Overfilling is how ...

Preparation. Fill a glass beaker or cocktail shaker with ice and pour in ½ oz. dry vermouth.Stir 15 seconds, then let sit 30 seconds. Stir again, then strain out and discard vermouth.

We spoke with bartenders to find out what they consider to be the best martini glasses, and their picks include options from Lobmeyr, Estelle, and even an outdoor-friendly tumbler from BruMate.

Whether you prefer a dry martini or a refreshing gin and tonic, your gin of choice defines the cocktail. If you love gin, you know how it can unfold like a story with each sip: Juniper is the main ...

If you ask for a dry vodka martini on the other hand, your drink will only contain about ¼ to ½ ounce of dry vermouth -- which makes a big difference in the overall flavor of the cocktail.