Alcohol diet? Is that a real thing? Well, no, not really. But it offers a starting point to think about our diet, and Martini, choices. If you’re like most of us you’re probably ‘counting’ calories in one form or another. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Martini
“Martinis are the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet.” H. L. Mencken For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” page, or click the link: Martini Quotes. … Continue reading
Apparently I’m an elitist drinker? I’m not sure what makes me an elitist though. Is it the look I get when I order a ‘Bombay Sapphire’ Martini and the bartender looks at me with big vacant eyes and you can … Continue reading
“I exercise strong self-control. I never drink anything stronger than gin before breakfast.” W.C. Fields For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” page, or click the link: Martini Quotes. … Continue reading
It seems that these days there are boutique and small gin distilleries popping up all over. Being a long term gin drinker I can recall the days when my choices at any typical bar were severely limited; Beefeater, Tanqueray, Bombay, … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Sir Sean Connery, the original, and in many minds, the best James Bond. He is 85 today. Connery is also the original voice behind my ‘Shaken, not Stirred’ theme on this blog. I can’t speak for everyone … Continue reading
“Do not allow children to mix drinks. It is unseemly and they use too much vermouth.” Steve Allen For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” page, or click the link: Martini Quotes. … Continue reading
In response to my recent Martini Joke post, I’ve decided to add a new page for various Martini Jokes. This is a bit different than the existing page for Martini Quotes. I hope you enjoy these and get a few … Continue reading
A Roman Centurion walks into a bar. “What can I get you?” says the barman “I’d like a Martinum please.” “Do you mean a Martini?” “If I want a double I’ll ask.”