” A man must defend his home, his wife, his children, and his martini.”
-Jackie Gleason
6) Shaken or Stirred??? Makes absolutely no difference…however, I am certain I hear the angels singing when that ice rattles against the cocktail shaker.
5) Up or on the rocks??? UP, of course!!! If you brought it to me on the rocks, it wouldn’t be a martini, now would it?
4) Before dinner or during dinner??? Oh my, The Classic Martini is the perfect aperitif. It should only be enjoyed before the feast!! The human taste buds are not designed to mix greatness with the ordinary.
3) Vermouth or no vermouth??? This French fortified wine only detracts from the perfection that is The Classic Martini. As Winston Churchill said, the perfect martini requires ice cold gin and a bow in the direction of France.
2) Olives or a twist??? Olives…as in plural.
1) Gin or Vodka??? Now you are just trying to upset me. It can only be GIN. Vodka is for amateurs.
“He knows just how I like my martinis – full of alcohol.”
-Homer Simpson