shakin' all over

James Bond has been ordering his vodka martinis "shaken, not stirred" for 50 years now. But some experts say 007's order may be ill-conceived and a bit cloudy -- literally.


"Traditional martinis have a higher mix of vermouth in them and should not be shaken, as it will make it cloudy," says Ted Mills, cocktail aficionado and writer of Drink of the Week at Santa Barbara NewsPress. Martini makers have evolved their recipe over time to include much less vermouth, essentially turning the drink into simply vodka or gin in a glass. "If it's just vodka or gin, shaking won't make any difference," Mills contends.

but Mills is wrong: Shaken is indeed correct, and if the reporter would read Ian Fleming, she would soon notice that Bond's martini is a concoction of his own design, one that does not involve Vermouth, but rather Gordon's gin, Vodka, and Lilet Kina, which is not vermouth.

well, without any news on Peter Lance to write about, Scott Steepleton writes little blurbs about booze parties..apparently, two News-Press guys who like stiff drinks will give a guided booze tour where they visit bars and get drunk! how fun...

from the News-Press...November 18, 2012:
A toast marking the repeal of Prohibition SANTA BARBARA A pair of Constitution buffs who also happen to like a good stiff drink — not to mention a shot, a cocktail and even a microbrew — are hosting a guided tour of downtown drinking establishments to honor the event that made them all possible: Repeal Day, Dec. 5, 1933, when Utah ratified the 21st Amendment, repealing Prohibition. Joining a growing number of people getting in on the Repeal Day fun, Ted Mills, who writes the Drink of the Week column among other features for the News-Press, and Joe Andrieu have designated Dec. 5 as the second annual Santa Barbara Repeal Day.

We celebrate Repeal Day because December 5th marks a return to the rich traditions of craft fermentation and distillation, the legitimacy of the American bartender as a contributor to the culinary arts, and the responsible enjoyment of alcohol as a sacred social custom.

drunk plows into car

drinking alcohol a sacred social custom?? yeah if you're a dumbass hillbilly moonshiner, like this guy who crashed into a car near my neighborhood at 8:00 AM a few years ago!

There are no outfits to buy, costumes to rent, rivers to dye green. Simply celebrate the day by stopping by your local bar, tavern, saloon, winery, distillery, or brewhouse and having a drink. Pick up a six-pack on your way home from work. Split a bottle of wine with a loved one. Buy a shot for a stranger. Just do it because you can.

pick up a six pack on your way home from work??? buy a shot for a stranger.how about you guys GROW THE FUCK UP and realize that alcohol is the #1 abused drug..all you haver to do is look around and you'll see..

http://www.sbcc.edu/healthservices/personalcounseling/alcohol_drug_abuse.php

What is it?Alcohol is a depressant derived from the natural fermentation of fruits, vegetables and grains. These are brewed and distilled into a wide range of beverages with various alcohol contents.

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The Risks
You may hear that it will loosen you up and help you relax. What you may not hear is that it can damage the part of your brain that controls coordination, memory, judgment and decision-making.1 Straight up, drinking makes you dumber—you may slur your words and lose coordination, and your reactions will become slower.

Straight up, drinking makes you dumber....just look at the News-Press!!!

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Thanks for reading about what we hope will become a celebrated day in this country. Please help spread the word about Repeal Day, and tell a friend.
what a stupid idea esp considering all the drug issues the News-Press folks have...and all the DUIs that keep happpening...

Ted Mills and Joe Andrieu are pushing this day to celebrate alcohol consumption..these two ignorant jerkoffs are now on my radar....