Of all the drinks in all the land one stands head and shoulders above the rest in almost every category. No other cocktail conjures the images of grace and elegance. None spurs as much fevered debate as to its proper construction and few, if any, have as murky a backstory regarding its history and creator (if there even is one). I speak of the martini.
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