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drinking: the classic martini

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Stirred. Not shaken.

2 1/2 oz gin

1/2 oz dry vermouth

olives and lemon twist

dash Angostura bitters

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Schott Zwiesel Comete Martini glass (on loan from vendor)

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How great is this martini skewer? I was looking for ages for something clean and classic, stainless steel…had the hardest time finding anything elegant until I stumbled upon these, from the Etsy shop jacksmooth. Hand hammered, and at 5.5.” a really pleasing length. Got a set of 3 with a charming handwritten thank you note. I highly encourage you to patronize this shop.

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playlist: we’ve got everything

Well, everything we* need.

*meaning me, and the rest of me

After a fashion.

1. Fitz and The Tantrums – Fool’s Gold

2. Arcade Fire – Naive Melody (David Byrne cover)

3. hellogoodbye – Here (In Your Arms)

4. Modest Mouse – We’ve Got Everything

5. José González – Cycling Trivialities (one of his more beautiful tracks)

6. The New Pornographers – Adventures in Solitude

7. College – A Real Hero (so 80s, I love this track. The whole Drive soundtrack is solid)

8. Gorillaz – Melancholy Hill

9. Bloc Party – Banquet

10. Jurassic 5 – What’s Golden

11. Kirk Pearson – Pollinate

12. Andre 3000 – Take Off Your Cool

13. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – You’re All I Need to Get By

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