“Let us candidly admit that there are shameful blemishes on the American past, of which the worst by far is rum. Nevertheless, we have improved man’s lot and enriched his civilization with rye, bourbon, and the Martini cocktail. In all … Continue reading
“I must get out of these wet clothes and into a dry Martini…” This is one of my favorite quotes and one 0f the most well known world wide. Apparently is it also one of the most often utilized … Continue reading
A man walked into a bar and ordered a Martini. Before drinking it he carefully removes the olive and places it in a jar. Then he ordered another martini and did the same thing. After an hour, when he was … Continue reading
Not long ago while on travel I stopped in at a fine restaurant for a ‘nite cap’ on my way ‘home’, i.e., the current hotel. I ordered my usual dry Sapphire martini. The bartender took a stem from the freezer … Continue reading
I’m not talking a cup of cheap gin splashed over an ice cube. I’m talking satin, fire and ice; Fred Astaire in a glass; surgical cleanliness, insight, comfort; redemption and absolution. I’m talking MARTINI Those of you with good … Continue reading
Since this blog has existed I’ve advocated and supported the concept that your Perfect Martini is just that, yours. My Perfect Martini is mine. And the two may not be identical. What is important is that we find that which … Continue reading
“I’d like a dry martini, Mr. Quoc, a very dry martini. A very dry, arid, barren, desiccated, veritable dust-bowl of a martini. I want a martin that could be declared a disaster area. Mix me just such a martini.” Hawkeye … Continue reading
See, in mixing the important thing is the rhythm. Always have a rhythm in your shaking. Now a Manhattan, you shake to fox-trot time, a Bronx to two-step time. But a Martini, you always shake to waltz time. Nick Charles, … Continue reading