Gin, orange juice, and syrup compose this sweet treat.

EXPERIENCE: The alcohol is not at all an overwhelming taste in this martini. That’s quite possibly because there wasn’t much in it, but either way, the orange juice dominated. That wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, though. The alcohol was subtle, swirled into the drink rather than being the focus. It meant I could drink this throughout dinner without questioning if I’d had enough.

ADVICE: The sweetness of the OJ was a nice complement to the bitter gin, keeping each other in check when both can be too much, for some, on their own. The alcohol content was low. If you’re aim is to — and I’ll put this delicately — turn up for the evening, don’t drink an Orange Gin Twist Martini. If casual sipping over a meal or while chatting with friends is more your style, you should give this a chance.

— by Justus Flair