The Most Delicious Martinis From Around The World

Every bartender knows what to serve up if James Bond walks into their bar — an ice-cold martini, shaken, not stirred. It’s as much a part of his identity as his 007 designation and his license to kill. But Mr. Bond is also nothing if not a globetrotter, and we got to wondering how the mixologists he’s encountered on his travels might update his signature drink. First stop: Istanbul Skyfall begins in the exotic and beautiful city of Istanbul. We talked to Banu Tandogan, owner of the hip bar Ulus 29, about how to give the martini a Turkish twist. He suggested spicing it up with Raki, a traditional anise-flavored liquor “known to give bravery and audacity after consumption.”Make …
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