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Raise a Glass: Why Gin Martinis Deserve Sidecars

1/30/2026

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  • The author celebrates the martini as an elegant and sophisticated drink, emphasizing gin over vodka.
  • They argue that a martini, served ice-cold with a sidecar, elevates the drinking experience and maintains its dignity.
  • The sidecar is portrayed as essential to prevent the drink from losing its appeal as it warms.
  • The conclusion urges bars to serve martinis with sidecars and to favor gin, noting the martini's history and status.