The Elevated Spin Geoffrey Zakarian Puts On His Holiday Martinis
A good martini is a glass of gin (or vodka), vermouth, and an olive. But, if you're hosting over the holidays, you might want to try something more interesting.
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A good martini is a glass of gin (or vodka), vermouth, and an olive. But, if you're hosting over the holidays, you might want to try something more interesting.
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