That’s not a Martini!

Finding something original for this month’s Mixology Monday Challenge, “almost, but not quite, a Martini“, was somewhat of a difficult task. The Martini is such a popular cocktail that it already inspired hundreds of variations (and I am not talking about the abominations that don’t bear much resemblance to the gin and dry vermouth classic, other than the glass they are served in). For example, The Savoy Cocktail Book contains endless variations on this theme that only differ by dashes of various ingredients, from bitters to curaçao, grenadine, or absinthe…

Perfect Storm

1. Leaky ice maker
2. Freezer converted into giant block of ice
3. Repairmen break a wall while “repairing” freezer
4. Extensive leaks after repair
5. Pay $250 and go back to step 2
6. Spend 1 hour chiseling out ice to extract ingredients for dinner
7. Kitchen transformed into a giant swimming pool
8. Need a drink
9. Abundant ice available, none suitable for cocktails
10. Secret stash of Tovolo ice cubes located
11. Cocktail achieved