It’s Father’s Day on Sunday, which means there will likely be a Dad in your life (your father, or the father or your children) who wants nothing more than to chillax in his Dad Chair and toss back a couple stiff drinks. So why not put in a little effort and shake up a vodka martini?
Why a martini, you ask? Because it’s boozy and means business, and our favourite manly man (that would be James Bond) drinks his vodka martinis shaken — not stirred — just like the Luksusowa recipe, below.
Happy Father’s Day!
This manly martini is heavy on the vodka and features a snack: olives. Image courtesy Luksusowa.
Vodka Martini
- 2 oz Luksusowa vodka
- 1/4 to 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- Crushed ice
- Olive, onion or lemon twist garnish
Sparingly atomize the inside of a martini or rocks glass with the dry vermouth (less vermouth equals a martini that is drier. Gently shake (or stir, if you must) Luksusowa vodka with the crushed ice in a stainless steel shaker, or glass pitcher. Immediately fine strain into the glass. Garnish with the olive, onion or lemon twist.
— Recipe courtesy Luksusowa
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Hi Lisa,
Thanks for writing about 18q deletion syndrome. When my son was diagnosed last year I thought I was alone in Calgary. I’m glad to hear we share some of the same coping mechanisms!
Hi Pam,
You’re welcome! I am amazed there is another too. How old is your son? I’d love to talk more if you’re interested. You can reach me at lisa.kadane@shaw.ca.