045 - A Martini with a Twist for St. Helen [plus Evelyn Waugh, the True Cross]
Mike and Alexandra discuss:
The tie between Martinis and St. Helen
Helen as consort as opposed to wife
Evelyn Waugh’s novel “Helena”
The finding of the True Cross
Cocktail of the Week: Martini with a Twist
2 oz. London dry gin
1 splash dry vermouth
A twist of lemon
Olives to garnish
Add gin and vermouth into a shaker filled with ice. Stir 40 times. Strain into a cocktail glass. Add a twist of lemon. Garnish with olives.
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