If you’ve never tried a very dry martini, approach it like a dare. Order one at a decent bar, take a sip, and let yourself feel the burn. It’s not “yummy” in the way a margarita is. It’s sharp, confident, and maybe a little bit pretentious—but in a charming way.
And if you hate it? That’s okay. Some things are acquired tastes, like anchovies or jazz or wearing turtlenecks. But give it a shot. Who knows? You might become the person who stands at the bar, looks the bartender in the eye, and says: “Make it very dry. I mean it.” And then you can laugh at yourself along with the rest of us.
Cheers. Or, you know, cheers in a very dry way.
