1937 Liquid Gems a book of Drinks for the Fastiduous Drinker

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Martini Cocktail

Bar glass—ice 1 oz. Gin %oz. French Vermouth 2drops(no more!) Orange Bitters Twist of lemon peel Stir, strain and serve in cocktail glass. Decoration: olive on toothpick. Observations This is universally recognized as the crown prince of all cocktails. It is known equally as well in Paris and Buenos Aires as in Hong Kong and New York. In its ability to sharpen the appetite it has no superior. For that reason alone, the Martini may be termed the greatest achievement in the evolution of mixed drinks to date.

Gibson Cocktail Same as Martini, without bitters. Decoration: Onion and olive.

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