Episode 1: Martini Ft. Christian Adragna

Guest Christian Adragna joins Rusty & Sarah as they journey through the history of one of America's most iconic cocktails. From the Gold Rush of the west coast to the hand of James Bond, to your neighborhood Chili's, we discuss the origin of the Martini cocktail and how it has evolved.
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Recipes and sources

• Martinez (O.H. Byron, Modern Bartender circa 1884)
• 2 Dashes Curacoa
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• 1.5 oz Old Tom Gin
• 1.5 oz Italian Vermouth
• Stir well with ice, strain into cocktail glass. No Garnish.
• Vesper (Ian Flemming, Casino Royale 1953)
• 1/2 Kina Lillet(Substitute Lillet Blanc)
• 1 oz Vodka
• 3 oz Gin
• Shake well, double strain into martini glass. Garnish with lemon peel.
  
• Martini (Jim Meehan, The PDT Cocktail Book 2011)
• 2 oz Gin or Vodka
• 1 oz Vermouth
• Stir with ice, strain into chilled coup. Garnish with 3 olives or lemon peel.