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How the Movie Swingers Taught Jeffrey How NOT to Make a Martini
May 2, 2021Jeffrey believes that the movie Swingers influenced a generation of cocktail drinkers. At the very least, it helped Jeffrey learn how NOT to make a Martini.
The Martini should never be served on the rocks and should always be served in a chilled glass; don’t overthink it like Jeffrey did so long ago on a trip to Portland with his friend Timmy. You might get a serious eye roll from the bartender.