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Striking Writer Martini

5 min • 1 servings •
Andrew Sachs
A vibrant red cocktail garnished with grapes, set on a kitchen counter with a cocktail shaker and a sliced lemon in the background.

Here’s an idea for all of you mourning the cancellation of the Golden Globes. Put on a fancy dress or a tuxedo to suit your gender, mix this fabulous cocktail and toast both the absent victors and the struggling writers.

Why this cocktail in particular? Well, its appropriate for two reasons: it’s elegance itself and would be a splendid addition to any award ceremony; and it was created by screenwriter Nian Aster while taking some much deserved solace at the “The Backstage Bar”.

I’d write more, but in deference to the worthy and courageous writers, I will keep this particular story brief.

Ready

  • 2 oz vodka “to fortify against the cold Strike Winter”
  • 2 oz cranberry juice “as the writers are seeing red”
  • 1 oz sour lemon juice “to symbolize the tears of oppression”
  • 4 scant drops vanilla “to symbolize the 4 cent raise they asked for”
  • There’s no cherry in this drink, as writers aren’t getting a piece of the pie.

    • copy in the ready & go sections written by Nian Aster

    Set

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Cocktail glass

    • Go!

  • Chill cocktail glass to identify with the families that risk being out in the cold.
  • Add vodka, cranberry, lemon juice, vanilla extract and a few ice cubes to cocktail shaker.
  • Shake well.
  • Pour into a chilled martini glass.
  • Garnish with a half a grapevine, as the writers hope to be back on the set soon.

    • copy in the ready & go sections written by Nian Aster

    Recommendations

    You can substitute vanilla vodka for the four drops of vanilla extract.
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