On the Campaign Trail

Last week a New York Times reporter outlined his experiences over two months in following the political circus from Iowa thru Michigan with stops in between. To allay the boredom he decided to sample martinis along the way, purely for comparison. The gin he tasted included Boodles, Plymouth, Beefeaters, Bombay and Hendricks. It soon became a contest of shake versus stir - James Bond preferred it shaken. Winston Churchill, it is said preferred scotch in the morning, brandy in bed but some say his signature beverage was gin, icy cold, and no vermouth. During  WWII vermouth became scarce so in its absence WC would bow toward France. In Des Moines the martini arrived with a lemon twist AND an olive and in New Hampshire it was served in a wine glass. But the winner of the dry martini contest was a barista in St. Pete Beach Fla. She poured a little bit of vermouth in an empty chilled glass and then shook it out leaving just the traces. Purists would love it. But as this indecisive campaign chugs along such a hobby could become an occupational hazard requiring a rehab session. In the meanwhile, CA - NY - PA  here I come. Bottoms up!
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