Martini

Ah, my luminary beacon of taste, imagine, if you will, a concoction so steeped in lore and sophistication that to partake of it is to engage in a timeless dialogue with the very essence of elegance itself. The Martini, a potion so iconic, its mere silhouette whispers of clandestine rendezvous, of whispered secrets in hushed, velvet-draped corners.

Ingredients

• 2 oz (60 ml) gin, a distillation of botanical dreams and clear as the conscience of a virtuoso.
• 1/2 oz (15 ml) dry vermouth, the subtle nuance, a veiled intrigue in the dance of spirits.
• Ice, the unsung hero, preserving the sanctity of our potion’s purity.
• A twist of lemon or an olive, the final flourish, a signature on this masterpiece.

Directions

1. In the chalice of alchemy, otherwise known as a mixing glass, combine gin and vermouth over the guardians of chill, our faithful ice. This is not mere preparation; it is the invocation of spirits.
2. Stir with the grace of a courtier at Versailles, until the potion is chilled, as if touched by the frost of an early autumn morning.
3. Strain into a glass that has known the lips of aristocrats, a vessel worthy of the elixir it is to cradle.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist, a ray of sunshine in the depth of winter, or an olive, an orb of mystery, depending on the narrative you wish to unfold this evening.

Tips

• The choice of gin is a testament to your character; seek one that resonates with your soul’s melody.
• Vermouth must whisper, not shout; it is the setting for the jewel that is gin.
• The method of stirring is a ritual; it is the calm before the storm of flavors unleashed.

Calories & Alcohol

In our denouement, my beloved connoisseurs, the Martini is not merely a drink; it is a journey, a pilgrimage through the annals of time, a toast to the myriad stories that unfold with each sip.

As we bring the curtain down on our soiree, let it be known that this beacon of refinement harbors approximately 179 calories, with an alcohol content that gracefully glides at about 2 standard drinks (3 AU). A mere trifle for an audience with the muse of elegance.