Metaphysical Martini

I must, I must express my disgust.

Hello Everyone! I'm Ani Avedissian. Welcome to Metaphysical Martini. 3 parts spirit. 1 part rational mind. Add 2 drops of optimism. Give it all good, hard shake and pour.

Dress it with the olives of grace and empathy. Sit back, sip slowly and contemplate the wonder of cosmic co-creation.

Join me, Ani Avedissian, to find out what's true...what's woo...and what gets flushed down the loo in today's poorly educated, highly opinionated, dysfunctional little world.

Our goal is to "Let the Spirit Inhabit the Human," but be warned - this show is politically incorrect because we do not wish to erode our intellect. If you are easily offended, this show is not for you. If, on the other hand, you are a sovereign soul with a sense of humor and capacity for objectivity, then welcome aboard!

TODAY'S REAL LIFE COCKTAIL:
Vintage Harmony-Tini

Have you ever tried an original martini - wet not dry? It's quite lovely but keep it well chilled.

One-part London Dry Gin Ani used Bombay London Dry
One-part White Vermouth Ani used Dolin Dry
Olives for dressing
A splash of olive brine if you are dirty girl

Pour liquids into shaker with cracked ice.
Hard shake if you want the flavors integrated
Stir well if you prefer a gentler blend - Ani prefers stir for all Martinis

Pour into a chilled Martini glass
Dress with olives

Simple and elegant.

Enjoy!

****************************************
Metaphysical Martini is graciously produced by Cosmic Reality Radio, to whom we are most grateful: https://www.cosmicreality.com/

SUPPORT COSMIC ANI
Hey Peeps!
I make podcasts and videos on my own dime to promote social awareness, to encourage We the Peeps to share ideas and opinions. Without open, civil discussion, we cannot build a better world. Unless we are willing to entertain alternative points of view and have the guts to change our minds when presented with new information, we cannot enter the new golden age of reason. We need space to share, to declare and above all, we need to relearn the importance of discussion for the sake of evolution, not for the sake of winning an argument.

All donations are gratefully received.

PayPal: https://paypal.me/AniAvedissian?locale.x=en_US

If you do not wish to use PayPal, my mailing address is
Ani Avedissian
P O Box 714
Wilsonville OR 97070 USA

Thank you and may your generosity be returned one thousand fold.

FOLLOW:
Website: http://aniavedissian.com/
Substack https://aniavedissian.substack.com/
X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/cosmic_ani

OMG! I don't agree! Let's shave our heads and kill ourselves! Sigh.

Hello Everyone! I'm Ani Avedissian. Welcome to Metaphysical Martini. 3 parts spirit. 1 part rational mind. Add 2 drops of optimism. Give it all good, hard shake and pour.

Dress it with the olives of grace and empathy. Sit back, sip slowly and contemplate the wonder of cosmic co-creation.

Join me, Ani Avedissian, to find out what's true...what's woo...and what gets flushed down the loo in today's poorly educated, highly opinionated, dysfunctional little world.

Our goal is to "Let the Spirit Inhabit the Human," but be warned - this show is politically incorrect because we do not wish to erode our intellect. If you are easily offended, this show is not for you. If, on the other hand, you are a sovereign soul with a sense of humor and capacity for objectivity, then welcome aboard!

TODAY'S REAL LIFE COCKTAIL:
Island Vodka Sling

3 ounces of vodka
1 ounce brandy
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 ounce fresh orange juice
3 drops bitters, angostura
Club soda
Orange slice for dressing

Fill a shaker with cracked ice and add all the liquid ingredients except club soda.
Give it a good, hard shake.
Strain and pour 3/4 high into a highball filled with ice.
Quick stir, top up with club soda.
Dress with a fresh or candied orange slice - or whatever you darn well please. America is a free country!

Enjoy!

****************************************
Metaphysical Martini is graciously produced by Cosmic Reality Radio, to whom we are most grateful: https://www.cosmicreality.com/

SUPPORT COSMIC ANI
Hey Peeps!
I make podcasts and videos on my own dime to promote social awareness, to encourage We the Peeps to share ideas and opinions. Without open, civil discussion, we cannot build a better world. Unless we are willing to entertain alternative points of view and have the guts to change our minds when presented with new information, we cannot enter the new golden age of reason. We need space to share, to declare and above all, we need to relearn the importance of discussion for the sake of evolution, not for the sake of winning an argument.

All donations are gratefully received.

PayPal: https://paypal.me/AniAvedissian?locale.x=en_US

If you do not wish to use PayPal, my mailing address is
Ani Avedissian
P O Box 714
Wilsonville OR 97070 USA

Thank you and may your generosity be returned one thousand fold.

FOLLOW:
Website: http://aniavedissian.com/
Substack https://aniavedissian.substack.com/
X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/cosmic_ani

The Game of Life and How to Advance It.

Hello Everyone! I'm Ani Avedissian. Welcome to Metaphysical Martini. 3 parts spirit. 1 part rational mind. Add 2 drops of optimism. Give it all good, hard shake and pour.

Dress it with the olives of grace and empathy. Sit back, sip slowly and contemplate the wonder of cosmic co-creation.

Join me, Ani Avedissian, to find out what's true...what's woo...and what gets flushed down the loo in today's poorly educated, highly opinionated, dysfunctional little world.

Our goal is to "Let the Spirit Inhabit the Human," but be warned - this show is politically incorrect because we do not wish to erode our intellect. If you are easily offended, this show is not for you. If, on the other hand, you are a sovereign soul with a sense of humor and capacity for objectivity, then welcome aboard!

TODAY'S REAL LIFE COCKTAIL:
Maldraxxus - A World of Warcraft Libation

2 oz mescal
1 oz orange juice
1/2 oz absinthe
dash of bitters
sage

Burn some sage and smother with an inverted lowball glass. While that gets smokey . . .
Shake remaining ingredients over cracked ice, strain and serve in the smokey lowball.

Hint: if you hate sage, skip that part but, should you ever travel to Maldraxxus, take some along to burn. It's a stinky place.

Enjoy!

****************************************
Metaphysical Martini is graciously produced by Cosmic Reality Radio, to whom we are most grateful: https://www.cosmicreality.com/

SUPPORT COSMIC ANI
Hey Peeps!
I make podcasts and videos on my own dime to promote social awareness, to encourage We the Peeps to share ideas and opinions. Without open, civil discussion, we cannot build a better world. Unless we are willing to entertain alternative points of view and have the guts to change our minds when presented with new information, we cannot enter the new golden age of reason. We need space to share, to declare and above all, we need to relearn the importance of discussion for the sake of evolution, not for the sake of winning an argument.

All donations are gratefully received.

PayPal: https://paypal.me/AniAvedissian?locale.x=en_US

If you do not wish to use PayPal, my mailing address is
Ani Avedissian
P O Box 714
Wilsonville OR 97070 USA

Thank you and may your generosity be returned one thousand fold.

FOLLOW:
Website: http://aniavedissian.com/
Substack https://aniavedissian.substack.com/
X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/cosmic_ani

It's the intention - not the incantation.

Hello Everyone! I'm Ani Avedissian. Welcome to Metaphysical Martini. 3 parts spirit. 1 part rational mind. Add 2 drops of optimism. Give it all good, hard shake and pour.

Dress it with the olives of grace and empathy. Sit back, sip slowly and contemplate the wonder of cosmic co-creation.

Join me, Ani Avedissian, to find out what's true...what's woo...and what gets flushed down the loo in today's poorly educated, highly opinionated, dysfunctional little world.

Our goal is to "Let the Spirit Inhabit the Human," but be warned - this show is politically incorrect because we do not wish to erode our intellect. If you are easily offended, this show is not for you. If, on the other hand, you are a sovereign soul with a sense of humor and capacity for objectivity, then welcome aboard!

TODAY'S REAL LIFE COCKTAIL:
The Ladies Cocktail

1 1/2 ounces bourbon
2 dashes Pernod
3 dashes Anisette
2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Pour liquids into a shaker with cracked ice and stir - not shake
Strain and pour into your favorite cocktail glass and dress with a slice of pineapple.

It sounds like a weird combo but is typical of vintage Trader Vic's type cocktails and I quite liked it. Try using a candied pineapple for dressing - nice!

Enjoy!

****************************************
Metaphysical Martini is graciously produced by Cosmic Reality Radio, to whom we are most grateful: https://www.cosmicreality.com/

SUPPORT COSMIC ANI
Hey Peeps!
I make podcasts and videos on my own dime to promote social awareness, to encourage We the Peeps to share ideas and opinions. Without open, civil discussion, we cannot build a better world. Unless we are willing to entertain alternative points of view and have the guts to change our minds when presented with new information, we cannot enter the new golden age of reason. We need space to share, to declare and above all, we need to relearn the importance of discussion for the sake of evolution, not for the sake of winning an argument.

All donations are gratefully received.

PayPal: https://paypal.me/AniAvedissian?locale.x=en_US

If you do not wish to use PayPal, my mailing address is
Ani Avedissian
P O Box 714
Wilsonville OR 97070 USA

Thank you and may your generosity be returned one thousand fold.

FOLLOW:
Website: http://aniavedissian.com/
Substack https://aniavedissian.substack.com/
X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/cosmic_ani

We can have God without religion. The Force is with us - always.

Hello Everyone! I'm Ani Avedissian. Welcome to Metaphysical Martini. 3 parts spirit. 1 part rational mind. Add 2 drops of optimism. Give it all good, hard shake and pour.

Dress it with the olives of grace and empathy. Sit back, sip slowly and contemplate the wonder of cosmic co-creation.

Join me, Ani Avedissian, to find out what's true...what's woo...and what gets flushed down the loo in today's poorly educated, highly opinionated, dysfunctional little world.

Our goal is to "Let the Spirit Inhabit the Human," but be warned - this show is politically incorrect because we do not wish to erode our intellect. If you are easily offended, this show is not for you. If, on the other hand, you are a sovereign soul with a sense of humor and capacity for objectivity, then welcome aboard!

TODAY'S REAL LIFE COCKTAIL:
Benedictine and Brandy Winter Warmer

In a cordial glass, pour 1/2 ounce Benedictine
Gently, float 1/2 ounce Cognac over the Benedictine

No stir. No shake. No dressing. Sip slowly and warm your toes.

Enjoy!

****************************************
Metaphysical Martini is graciously produced by Cosmic Reality Radio, to whom we are most grateful: https://www.cosmicreality.com/

SUPPORT COSMIC ANI
Hey Peeps!
I make podcasts and videos on my own dime to promote social awareness, to encourage We the Peeps to share ideas and opinions. Without open, civil discussion, we cannot build a better world. Unless we are willing to entertain alternative points of view and have the guts to change our minds when presented with new information, we cannot enter the new golden age of reason. We need space to share, to declare and above all, we need to relearn the importance of discussion for the sake of evolution, not for the sake of winning an argument.

All donations are gratefully received.

PayPal: https://paypal.me/AniAvedissian?locale.x=en_US

If you do not wish to use PayPal, my mailing address is
Ani Avedissian
P O Box 714
Wilsonville OR 97070 USA

Thank you and may your generosity be returned one thousand fold.

FOLLOW:
Website: http://aniavedissian.com/
Substack https://aniavedissian.substack.com/
X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/cosmic_ani

Please be patient while the Republic reboots!

Hello Everyone! I'm Ani Avedissian. Welcome to Metaphysical Martini. 3 parts spirit. 1 part rational mind. Add 2 drops of optimism. Give it all good, hard shake and pour.

Dress it with the olives of grace and empathy. Sit back, sip slowly and contemplate the wonder of cosmic co-creation.

Join me, Ani Avedissian, to find out what's true...what's woo...and what gets flushed down the loo in today's poorly educated, highly opinionated, dysfunctional little world.

Our goal is to "Let the Spirit Inhabit the Human," but be warned - this show is politically incorrect because we do not wish to erode our intellect. If you are easily offended, this show is not for you. If, on the other hand, you are a sovereign soul with a sense of humor and capacity for objectivity, then welcome aboard!

TODAY'S REAL LIFE COCKTAIL:
Classic Champagne Cocktail

1 sugar cube
dash of bitters
1 ounce brandy
4-6 ounces good champagne
Luxardo cherry and your choice of additional dressing

Place the sugar cube in the bottom of a champagne flute
Saturate it with the bitters
add the brandy
top up with champagne
add cherry or preferred dressing
sip slowly

Enjoy!

****************************************
Metaphysical Martini is graciously produced by Cosmic Reality Radio, to whom we are most grateful: https://www.cosmicreality.com/

SUPPORT COSMIC ANI
Hey Peeps!
I make podcasts and videos on my own dime to promote social awareness, to encourage We the Peeps to share ideas and opinions. Without open, civil discussion, we cannot build a better world. Unless we are willing to entertain alternative points of view and have the guts to change our minds when presented with new information, we cannot enter the new golden age of reason. We need space to share, to declare and above all, we need to relearn the importance of discussion for the sake of evolution, not for the sake of winning an argument.

All donations are gratefully received.

PayPal: https://paypal.me/AniAvedissian?locale.x=en_US

If you do not wish to use PayPal, my mailing address is
Ani Avedissian
P O Box 714
Wilsonville OR 97070 USA

Thank you and may your generosity be returned one thousand fold.

FOLLOW:
Website: http://aniavedissian.com/
Substack https://aniavedissian.substack.com/
X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/cosmic_ani

2024 Goes out the Door! Let's thrive in 2025!

Hello Everyone! I'm Ani Avedissian. Welcome to Metaphysical Martini. 3 parts spirit. 1 part rational mind. Add 2 drops of optimism. Give it all good, hard shake and pour.

Dress it with the olives of grace and empathy. Sit back, sip slowly and contemplate the wonder of cosmic co-creation.

Join me, Ani Avedissian, to find out what's true...what's woo...and what gets flushed down the loo in today's poorly educated, highly opinionated, dysfunctional little world.

Our goal is to "Let the Spirit Inhabit the Human," but be warned - this show is politically incorrect because we do not wish to erode our intellect. If you are easily offended, this show is not for you. If, on the other hand, you are a sovereign soul with a sense of humor and capacity for objectivity, then welcome aboard!

TODAY'S REAL LIFE COCKTAIL:
Peppermint Martini

This one is for two people or a double whammy for one.

Before you start, wet and dip both martini glasses in crushed candy canes or another type of colorful sugar sprinkle.

5 ounces vanilla vodka
2 ounces white creme de menthe
1/2 ounce peppermint schnapps

Pour liquids into a cocktail shaker with cracked ice and hard shake for approx. 30 seconds.

Pour into prepared martini glasses and dress with a candy cane.

I promise you - it tastes so much better than it sounds.

Enjoy!

****************************************
Metaphysical Martini is graciously produced by Cosmic Reality Radio, to whom we are most grateful: https://www.cosmicreality.com/

SUPPORT COSMIC ANI
Hey Peeps!
I make podcasts and videos on my own dime to promote social awareness, to encourage We the Peeps to share ideas and opinions. Without open, civil discussion, we cannot build a better world. Unless we are willing to entertain alternative points of view and have the guts to change our minds when presented with new information, we cannot enter the new golden age of reason. We need space to share, to declare and above all, we need to relearn the importance of discussion for the sake of evolution, not for the sake of winning an argument.

All donations are gratefully received.

PayPal: https://paypal.me/AniAvedissian?locale.x=en_US

If you do not wish to use PayPal, my mailing address is
Ani Avedissian
P O Box 714
Wilsonville OR 97070 USA

Thank you and may your generosity be returned one thousand fold.

FOLLOW:
Website: http://aniavedissian.com/
Substack https://aniavedissian.substack.com/
X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/cosmic_ani

Not all things - but some things.

Hello Everyone! I'm Ani Avedissian. Welcome to Metaphysical Martini. 3 parts spirit. 1 part rational mind. Add 2 drops of optimism. Give it all good, hard shake and pour.

Dress it with the olives of grace and empathy. Sit back, sip slowly and contemplate the wonder of cosmic co-creation.

Join me, Ani Avedissian, to find out what's true...what's woo...and what gets flushed down the loo in today's poorly educated, highly opinionated, dysfunctional little world.

Our goal is to "Let the Spirit Inhabit the Human," but be warned - this show is politically incorrect because we do not wish to erode our intellect. If you are easily offended, this show is not for you. If, on the other hand, you are a sovereign soul with a sense of humor and capacity for objectivity, then welcome aboard!

TODAY'S REAL LIFE COCKTAIL:
The Widow's Kiss

1 ounce Calvados
1/2 ounce yellow Chartreuse
1/2 ounce Benedictine
2 drops Angostura Bitters

Put it all in a shaker with cracked ice and stir well - do not shake.
Strain into your favorite chilled cocktail glass.
No dressing required. Feel free to drink naked.

Enjoy!

****************************************
Metaphysical Martini is graciously produced by Cosmic Reality Radio, to whom we are most grateful: https://www.cosmicreality.com/

SUPPORT COSMIC ANI
Hey Peeps!
I make podcasts and videos on my own dime to promote social awareness, to encourage We the Peeps to share ideas and opinions. Without open, civil discussion, we cannot build a better world. Unless we are willing to entertain alternative points of view and have the guts to change our minds when presented with new information, we cannot enter the new golden age of reason. We need space to share, to declare and above all, we need to relearn the importance of discussion for the sake of evolution, not for the sake of winning an argument.

All donations are gratefully received.

PayPal: https://paypal.me/AniAvedissian?locale.x=en_US

If you do not wish to use PayPal, my mailing address is
Ani Avedissian
P O Box 714
Wilsonville OR 97070 USA

Thank you and may your generosity be returned one thousand fold.

FOLLOW:
Website: http://aniavedissian.com/
Substack https://aniavedissian.substack.com/
X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/cosmic_ani

This is real - it's not a rehearsal.

Hello Everyone! I'm Ani Avedissian. Welcome to Metaphysical Martini. 3 parts spirit. 1 part rational mind. Add 2 drops of optimism. Give it all good, hard shake and pour.

Dress it with the olives of grace and empathy. Sit back, sip slowly and contemplate the wonder of cosmic co-creation.

Join me, Ani Avedissian, to find out what's true...what's woo...and what gets flushed down the loo in today's poorly educated, highly opinionated, dysfunctional little world.

Our goal is to "Let the Spirit Inhabit the Human," but be warned - this show is politically incorrect because we do not wish to erode our intellect. If you are easily offended, this show is not for you. If, on the other hand, you are a sovereign soul with a sense of humor and capacity for objectivity, then welcome aboard!

TODAY'S REAL LIFE COCKTAIL:
Luxury Cocktail

3 ounces good brandy
3 ounces chilled champagne
2 dashes orange bitters

In a 6 ounce champagne saucer...

pour in the brandy
add the orange bitters
top up with the champagne

Stir gently

Ani's note: this works best when the champers is very well chilled :-)

Enjoy!

****************************************
Metaphysical Martini is graciously produced by Cosmic Reality Radio, to whom we are most grateful: https://www.cosmicreality.com/

SUPPORT COSMIC ANI
Hey Peeps!
I make podcasts and videos on my own dime to promote social awareness, to encourage We the Peeps to share ideas and opinions. Without open, civil discussion, we cannot build a better world. Unless we are willing to entertain alternative points of view and have the guts to change our minds when presented with new information, we cannot enter the new golden age of reason. We need space to share, to declare and above all, we need to relearn the importance of discussion for the sake of evolution, not for the sake of winning an argument.

All donations are gratefully received.

PayPal: https://paypal.me/AniAvedissian?locale.x=en_US

If you do not wish to use PayPal, my mailing address is
Ani Avedissian
P O Box 714
Wilsonville OR 97070 USA

Thank you and may your generosity be returned one thousand fold.

FOLLOW:
Website: http://aniavedissian.com/
Substack https://aniavedissian.substack.com/
X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/cosmic_ani

Make America Love Cocktails Again!

Hello Everyone! I'm Ani Avedissian. Welcome to Metaphysical Martini. 3 parts spirit. 1 part rational mind. Add 2 drops of optimism. Give it all good, hard shake and pour.

Dress it with the olives of grace and empathy. Sit back, sip slowly and contemplate the wonder of cosmic co-creation.

Join me, Ani Avedissian, to find out what's true...what's woo...and what gets flushed down the loo in today's poorly educated, highly opinionated, dysfunctional little world.

Our goal is to "Let the Spirit Inhabit the Human," but be warned - this show is politically incorrect because we do not wish to erode our intellect. If you are easily offended, this show is not for you. If, on the other hand, you are a sovereign soul with a sense of humor and capacity for objectivity, then welcome aboard!

TODAY'S REAL LIFE COCKTAIL:

The Libertarian

I ounce Dry Gin
1 ounce Apple Brandy or good Applejack
1/2 teaspoon Absinthe
1/2 teaspoon Grenadine

Pour into a shaker over cracked ice and stir, not shake.
Strain into a three ounce cocktail glass

No dressing needed but feel free to experiment.

Enjoy!

****************************************
Metaphysical Martini is graciously produced by Cosmic Reality Radio, to whom we are most grateful: https://www.cosmicreality.com/

SUPPORT COSMIC ANI
Hey Peeps!
I make podcasts and videos on my own dime to promote social awareness, to encourage We the Peeps to share ideas and opinions. Without open, civil discussion, we cannot build a better world. Unless we are willing to entertain alternative points of view and have the guts to change our minds when presented with new information, we cannot enter the new golden age of reason. We need space to share, to declare and above all, we need to relearn the importance of discussion for the sake of evolution, not for the sake of winning an argument.

All donations are gratefully received.

PayPal: https://paypal.me/AniAvedissian?locale.x=en_US

If you do not wish to use PayPal, my mailing address is
Ani Avedissian
P O Box 714
Wilsonville OR 97070 USA

Thank you and may your generosity be returned one thousand fold.

FOLLOW:
Website: http://aniavedissian.com/
Substack https://aniavedissian.substack.com/
X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/cosmic_ani