Nora, it sounds like Laga's referring to a Martinez. Some say it's the original Martini, some say it's the "grandaddy of", whatever that means, some say that the Martini was born after the advent of dry vermouth... who knows. But it's a very old-school kind of drink, and about the furthest thing from silliness about waving the vermouth bottle around in the same room.
Who was the real power? The Captain? or Tenille?
Xander ,'Showtime'
Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
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amych - Apr 12, 2010 10:04:00 am PDT #15753 of 30000
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Polter-Cow - Apr 12, 2010 10:04:22 am PDT #15754 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
And, one explanation later, I knew what a perfect Manhattan was and I felt like a perfect rube.
Aw, poor 21-year-old Steph. Of course, now I am imagining all sorts of other conversations.
"I'd like the salmon, please. And Sex on the Beach."
"Well, so would I, sir, but this is a country club, not a brothel."
Laga - Apr 12, 2010 10:04:34 am PDT #15755 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
perfect Manhattan
is that equal parts sweet and dry vermouth?
amych - Apr 12, 2010 10:06:14 am PDT #15756 of 30000
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
If there were half an hour left in the work day, and not two hours, I might feel less guilty about googling drinks recipes on the clock. As it is, I feel -- huh, not actually guilty. Carry on.
Steph L. - Apr 12, 2010 10:08:19 am PDT #15757 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
And, one explanation later, I knew what a perfect Manhattan was and I felt like a perfect rube.
Aw, poor 21-year-old Steph. Of course, now I am imagining all sorts of other conversations.
I tell you what, it made me really appreciate people who can explain things you don't know *without* making you feel like an undereducated Philistine yokel.
perfect Manhattan
is that equal parts sweet and dry vermouth?
Hmm. Don't know. I've blocked it out in my attempt to repress my shame at my lack of mixology knowledge.
ChiKat - Apr 12, 2010 10:09:12 am PDT #15758 of 30000
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Oh, Fay, I am so so sorry. Travel~ma and coping~ma.
Nora Deirdre - Apr 12, 2010 10:10:04 am PDT #15759 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Perhaps I need to try some high-quality vermouth.
As mentioned in this article, Carpano Antica is my new OTV and is amaaaaaaaaazing in Manhattans. God, it's so delicious.
I have also been partial to the "Boulevardier" which is bourbon, Campari, and Carpano Antica (or, I imagine, any sweet vermouth.)
Laga - Apr 12, 2010 10:11:38 am PDT #15760 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Nora, it sounds like Laga's referring to a Martinez.
Ah yes. Further googling reveals that the first drink called a martini was half & half.
Aims - Apr 12, 2010 10:12:24 am PDT #15761 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Re: drinking. I am a total yokel when it comes to my alcoholic beverage preferences. I think the fanciest I get is a Ketel One and tonic, thanks to ND and NOLA. Other than that, it's Cap'n and Coke, flavored vodka and tonic, good Reislings, and cheap champagne.
Steph L. - Apr 12, 2010 10:15:06 am PDT #15762 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Cap'n and Coke
Made me think Cap'n Crunch.
Need still more caffeine. Ye gods.