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I've always been skeptical of martini drinkers who choose vodka over gin. It's fine if you're ordering it with a lemon twist, or even with no accoutrement at all. But when I see a glass of vodka with olives, I want to retch. Gin has a salty taste that is complimented by the saltiness of the olives. Vodka I've always associated with citrus flavors. Gin is like food, and vodka is like a Gatorade on a hot day.
But then it hit me the other day. On it's own, I love vodka. I prefer vodka to gin, actually. Am I just drinking gin for the olives? And how can I assume vodka soaked olives won't taste good until I've tried them?
Furthermore, I sometimes order salads with olives in them. I sometimes order tater tots to eat on the side with my salad. Tater tots are made from potatoes. Vodka is made from potatoes.
See where I'm going with this?
I bought a bottle of Three Olives vodka. It is waiting at my house. I will try the vodka martini w/olives. And if I like it . . .
We may be standing on the brink of a new age.
A time when Ben Martini switches to the vodka martini.
I know, I'm a little scared, too. But also excited.
