Independence WB Style
After a short (thank you National holidays), but busy and oddly turbulent work week, Lenora, Patti and I decided to meet up for some much needed libation at the WB.
Lenora and I in the Smoking Lounge at the WB
(yes, you can smoke inside(!) - cigarettes and cigars welcome).
While I could disclose the content of our conversation, Patti offered these words:
I'll (begrudgingly) honor Patti's request. Let's just say we talked about sex, drugs, and the mob...I will leave the details to your imagination...
Martini Time
Since we were celebrating the birth of our country, we thought it most appropriate to honor what journalist and satirist, H.L. Mencken called, "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet" - The Martini.
The only place (aside from the WB) to go in Saratoga for this distinctive cocktail is 9 Maple (located at, you guessed it, 9 Maple Avenue). With over 200 martini choices (made with gin, vodka, whiskey, bourbon, tequila, brandy, and cordials) 9 Maple offers everything from classic to sweet dessert style martinis. While the space is small, the hand-carved mahogany bar and dark green walls give the space a comfortable and relaxed vibe. For a modest cover, you can listen to great live jazz music on most Friday and Saturday evenings.
**Note: patrons must be 23 or older. A welcome prerequisite since Saratoga is a college town, this is a great place to avoid the college students who overwhelm Caroline Street.
The Extra Dirty Ketel One and Espresso Martini
On the menu for Lenora and I tonight:
One of my favorites- the espresso martini. The ingredients: Cold espresso, Absolut Vodka, Kahlua coffee liqueur, and white creme de cacao. The frothy cocktail is garnished with three espresso beans.
Lenora had her old standby - an extra extra dirty Ketel One martini with extra olives. The ingredients (we should all know this one): Ketel One vodka, Dry vermouth, olive juice, and olives (the more, the better).
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