Drinking With The Saints

A Martini with a Twist for St. Helen [plus Evelyn Waugh, the True Cross]

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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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