Preparation

Classic cocktails are timeless for a reason: There’s an alchemy to their core ingredients. For the iconic and celebratory martini, the backbone is a blend of gin or vodka, and vermouth. Then a flourish: In the most austere martini, it is either an olive or a citrus twist.

For the holiday season, there’s opportunity to shake things up with an array of martini recipes suited to Christmas parties and other festive gatherings. There could be a dash of another liquor. Herbs. An exotic fruit. A themed yet delectable garnish. The martini might be served in its eponymous V-shaped glass, or it might not. Explore the possibilities.

Do we have the martini for your Christmas party? Why, yes, we do. Cheers!