The martini has been around for centuries, and is the most legendary and beloved of foundational cocktails.
While early versions of the martini leaned toward the sweeter side, often involving , sweet Italian vermouth, time changed the martini. Tastes began to veer toward drier spirits, and that led to the dry martini we all know and love today.
But as time marches on, tastes and trends will vary, and now the martini can be enjoyed in ways never imagined before. Still, there’ll never be anything that hits quite like the classic.
Pepperoncini Papi
At Carversteak, the modern steakhouse in Las Vegas from Carver Road Hospitality which recently opened in New York City, the Pepperoncini Papi is the dirtiest martini on the menu, featuring a housemade pepperoncini brine for a spicy kick and served with a sidecar and a pepper-stuffed olive.