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The Shaken Martini

Itโ€™s funny how two ingredients can inspire so much discussion, conflict, anticipation, one-upmanship, derision, desire, ire, and postulating. Yes, Iโ€™m talking about the Martini cocktail. From what kind of gin to use, how much (if any) vermouth is added, whether itโ€™s shaken or stirred, if you should add bitters, and whether an olive or lemon twist is preferred, few seem to agree on what makesโ€ฆ

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White Negroni

While my computer is still in the shop (itโ€™s going on week threeโ€ฆ) Iโ€™ve been eking out postsย while praying to the gods, or technicians at Apple, that I get it back soon. In the meantime, it gave me a good excuse for a cocktail. It wasnโ€™t just the frustration; as soon as I got 3-Ingredient Cocktails: An Opinionated Guide to the Most Enduring Drinks inโ€ฆ

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