It’s hard to deny the appeal of a martini. From the conical-shaped glass to the elegant garnishes, it exudes sophistication ...

The ever-popular martini is a recipe ripe for variation. But while some people prefer their martinis dry or dirty, this ...

Combine liquid ingredients in a mixing glass half-filled with ice. Stir until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a ...

Stir until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe or Martini glass. Express lemon twist over surface of the glass and drop in. David Morgan is senior producer for CBSNews.com and ...

Finally take a strip of lemon peel and twist it over the glass to spray extra ... Rub a cut slice of Lemon around the rim of a Martini Glass and roll the rim in caster sugar to coat the glass ...

When ready to serve, remove glass from freezer and pour chilled Martini into glass. If garnishing with olives, serve them in a dish on the side. If using a lemon twist, express it over the surface ...

Strain the martini into the chilled coupette using a hawthorne cocktail strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well. Garnish with the lemon twist or olive.