For the next few weeks, as we journey through to New Year, we thought we would run a series on cocktails. We start with possibly the most iconic of all, The Martini. It can generally be seen to both obey the rules of 2:1 plus third component while at the same lead the way when it comes to variations on a theme. Gin or Vodka? Olive or pickled onion? Shaken or, indeed, stirred? And introduces running themes such as vermouth, garnishes and even glassware. This episode sets a template for what makes a great cocktail, breaks down any component parts and provides some historical insights into both where a cocktail comes from as well the social vagaries that led to any permutations and mutations.

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