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The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic

Barnaby Conrad III

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Description:A chilled, crystal glass; the purest gin; a touch of dry vermouth--vigorously shaken, not stirred--and a plump, green olive. The Martini was and still is more than just a cocktail. Originally mixed in the nineteenth century, it became an American icon in the twentieth, and the favorite drink of such luminaries as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Jack London, and Ernest Hemingway. Bernard De Voto called the Martini "the supreme American gift to world culture," while H. L. Mencken declared it "the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet."The first book of its kind to explore the drink's wide appeal, this volume serves up a fabulous cocktail of Martini-inspired art, cartoons, collectibles, advertisements, and film stills that reveal how deeply this classic has permeated every aspect of American culture, from literature and film to politics and high society. Complete with bartending lore, traditional Martini recipes, literary excerpts, memorable scenes from James Bond movies, and more, The Martini offers a toast to this intoxicating symbol of the American dream.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic. To get started finding The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: A chilled, crystal glass; the purest gin; a touch of dry vermouth--vigorously shaken, not stirred--and a plump, green olive. The Martini was and still is more than just a cocktail. Originally mixed in the nineteenth century, it became an American icon in the twentieth, and the favorite drink of such luminaries as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Jack London, and Ernest Hemingway. Bernard De Voto called the Martini "the supreme American gift to world culture," while H. L. Mencken declared it "the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet."The first book of its kind to explore the drink's wide appeal, this volume serves up a fabulous cocktail of Martini-inspired art, cartoons, collectibles, advertisements, and film stills that reveal how deeply this classic has permeated every aspect of American culture, from literature and film to politics and high society. Complete with bartending lore, traditional Martini recipes, literary excerpts, memorable scenes from James Bond movies, and more, The Martini offers a toast to this intoxicating symbol of the American dream.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic. To get started finding The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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