Random Martini Quote for the Day

“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

Craft Gin, the new trend?!?

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 Sir Sean Connery

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

Random Martini Quote For The Day

“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

New Page: Martini Jokes

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

Something Funny for a Wednesday

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.”

Thermal Flow Thoughts – Keeping the Martini Cold!

We mentioned thermal flow several times as part of discussions on keeping a drink cold.  So I started wondering exactly what are the typical thermal paths for a Martini? First lets understand that cold doesn’t exist, there is only the … Continue reading

Random Martini Quote For The Day

“A perfect martini should be made by filling a glass with gin then waving it in the general direction of Italy.” Noël Coward   For more fun Martini quotes check out the appropriately titled “Martini Quotes” page, or click the … Continue reading