The 10-Martini Lunch

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Issue: January 31, 1994

January 31, 1994 The 10-Martini Lunch A tasting finds that the best ingredient for the classic American cocktail is a British gin By Jim Gordon Although gin itself is terribly British, all you have to do is add an olive and a splash of vermouth to get the quintessential American cocktail.

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