tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141110620605960185.post4437195292865555410..comments2011-07-05T09:39:28.049-07:00Comments on Life without Bells: The Demise of the MartiniMaryellen Pientahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15616933745082415951noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1141110620605960185.post-31769266835652557622011-06-07T11:31:08.118-07:002011-06-07T11:31:08.118-07:00In old age I have become a Vodka Martini drinker –...In old age I have become a Vodka Martini drinker – I like “dirty” Vodka Martinis , which is 4 oz. of Quality Vodka (I prefer Grey Goose), a splash of olive juice from the olive jar (I often have to explain this to bartenders), and at least 3 olives. Yes, the olives are what make it a Martini, if it had pickled onions it would be a Gibson. I have paid as much as $17 for a drink at the Four Seasons in Northwest DC , and as little as $5 at a local dive during happy hour. And, I agree with you, I HATE the frou-frou girlie drinks made with apple juice, Godiva chocolate, and even strawberries!! I want hard liquor untainted by sugar! You are so fortunate to Martini drinking buddies!! JoanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com