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Espresso Martini Is King of 2025

December 13, 2025October 20, 2025 by Brendan
a drink on a table

Every cocktail gets its turn, I suppose, but it’s time to bring back the rusty nail. Until that day, we roll through the ranks of perfection, and I have to say, I’m enjoying the current crown-bearer, the espresso martini. It was an easy yes when Eater asked me if I wanted to wax well on … Read more

Categories Comida Tags booze, cocktails, coffee, Eater, freelance, martini, Vox Media 33 Comments

Martinis Make the World Go ‘Round

October 4, 2022June 5, 2011 by Brendan
Martinis are the queen of cocktails

Usually from the POV of the floor. I praise the queen of cocktails in this week’s Cracked column, Martini-A-Go-Go! I have done all I can for this article, America. Now it belongs to God and His almighty liver.

Categories Comedy Tags booze, cocktails, cracked, freelance, gentleman bastard, martini, vermouth 3 Comments
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