Winston Churchill’s Birthday
Posted By Marshall on November 29, 2007
This friday, November 30th, is the birthday of Sir Winston Churchill. To celebrate I’ll be smoking a cigar and having a drink in his honor. Check back Saturday morning for a report on my cigar and drink.
Cheers,
M
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But what sort of drink old chap?
The only reference to Churchill’s drinking habits I ever read was his famous “incredibly dry” martini, whereby he would toast the glass of gin towards France……
Not too sure. A gin beverage would certainly be fitting, also something strong and assertive like whiskey. I could always give him a toast with whatever I’m drinking or go to the lab and try and come up with something myself. Probably won’t decide until crunch time though.
Have a great weekend! Cheers,
-M
I went with the classic martini.
Well, 3 parts Plymouth gin, 1 part dry vermouth, and a tiny touch of olive brine (’cause I do like ‘em dirty) to go with my La Gloria Cubana Serie R #5.
(At Marshall’s, that was 3 oz. Plymouth and 1 oz. Martini & Rossi dry vermouth.)
Now that I’m back home, it’s another (big) martini – Bombay gin and Noilly Prat dry vermouth. (6 oz and 2 oz respectively, plus some brine.)
Mmmmmmm.
Happy birthday Mr. Churchill.
(I just can’t drink ‘em the way Winston did…)