Martini - Cocktail #7

Shaken not Stirred, oil on panel, 15 in. x 10 in. SOLD

Birth date: Mid to Late 1800’s

Origin: Unknown

One of the simplest of all cocktails, the Martini will always carry an air of danger, mystery, and sophistication thanks to fictional British Secret Service agent 007, James Bond. My introduction to James Bond was through actor Roger Moore and my first Martini was mixed by artists Amanda Freymann and Joel DeGrand in their Beverly Shores home. I don’t know if it was the martinis or driving through Beverly Shores at night, but my wife and I got lost for an hour. We were fortunate that Amanda and Joel weren’t looking out their windows, because they would have seen us pass their home about four or five times in different directions.

Recipe:
  • 2 oz. Gin (substitute Vodka for a classic “Bond” martini)
  • 1 dash of dry vermouth
  • Olives or Lemon Twist
In a mixing glass or shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the Gin and Vermouth. Stir or shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with the olives or lemon twist.