I try, I mean who doesn't enjoy a good beer now and again? Or margarita or long island, man I can make a killer long island, expensive as hell to make so I don't do it very often but my mother in law taught me to do it and its crazy how you can't tell at all how alcoholic it is.
Ever get into martinis? Those are damn good if you buy the good stuff. I went through a martini phase but usually default back to whiskey and bourbon.
I haven't my understanding is those are pretty much straight vodka right?
Oh no, no. First, you need to get some serious olives and a decent shaker. Then get some decent gin like Bombay Sapphire and vermouth (forgot the good one). That's pretty much it. I was in a martini club for a while, ha ha ha! Group of us would show up with all the bottles and try different kinds. Gin / vermouth is the best in my opinion. They are an acquired taste, but whoah Nelly you get fuuuuuucked up! Ha ha ha!
https://www.thespruceeats.com/classic-gin-martini-recipe-759739
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