The Martini By: Alice Lascelles

'When it's Martini Hour, you need a guide and there is no one better than Alice Lascelles.' – Jay Rayner

It’s almost 150 years since someone had the idea of mixing dry vermouth and gin – and yet the Martini is now more popular than it’s ever been. What’s behind this simple drink’s enduring success? And can perfection be reached, with a recipe so renowned, yet as personal as how you take your tea…