The Dry Martini - almost Paleo

Strictly speaking alcohol is out when we talk about the Paleo Diet and its variants. Truth be told, the vast majority of people living the Paleo lifestyle still partake in a wee tipple every now and then.

Robb Wolf continually espouses the joys of the NorCal Margarita (tequila, lime & soda) however I'm an old school kinda guy (when it comes to cocktails) and therefore, in my humble opinion, the Dry Martini is the greatest expression of Paleo-ness in a cocktail.

How to make a Dry Martini

1. Chill a martini glass
2. Fill half a Boston shaker with ice
3. Pour 1/2 shot of Noilly Prat dry vermouth into the shaker
4. Prepare an olive (or two) or a lemon twist
5. Drain the vermouth from the shaker
6. Add 2 1/2 shots of London Dry Gin (Plymouth or Bombay Sapphire)
7. Stir the ice until the shaker is c-c-cold
8. Strain the liquid into the glass
9. Add the garnish

How to drink a Dry Martini

1. Slowly
2. With good friends (or family)
3. As often as possible