M is for Martini
Each morning, there's a ritual that occurs the world over... when a fabulous fashionista selects their wardrobe for the day, he or she knows, -that 'each outfit should tell it's own story'.....one must be very careful in selecting the right pieces. Ahem, try not to laugh, all ye non fashionistas reading this. Now, I think, the same applies for drinks, in particular cocktails, they could inspire many fantastic tales..and not just from over-indulgence. Take the marvellous martini, there are so many evocative images that spring-sway-to-mind. If our dear Martini could tell a tale, we would certainly have...
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A/N: I hope you enjoyed 'Le Little Martini Tale', of course that last shot is unashamedly, a gratuitous picture of Pierce Brosnan. I know, I just couldn't help myself... Anyhow, we are now into Friday, and I'm still chasing my tail...yes, this is true. I am currently fine-tuning scenes for a critique, which I must send off shortly. How's your writing, editing, playing, composing? And, in case you're wondering, I'm partial to a Vodka Martini with extra olives on the side. How about you? A favourite Martini?
Our Main Character... A hero of sorts, Suave, sophisticated, debonair... |
A dark setting, dimly lit streets leading, To a secluded bar... |
Where our debonair hero likes to sip... a few of his favourite.... 'shaken, not stirred' |
We must have a heroine, A feisty damsel, whom our hero must Convince, firstly that she requires rescuing...and secondly that he is THE man |
Of course, he must deal with the usual distractions along the way, Devil Women and the like, (Ok, he's not an angel, but he has heart) |
Eventually, our devastatingly clever hero Overcomes the Evil dudes... (A lot of them I may hasten to point out) |
HE grabs our lovely feisty damsel.... And they...like, RUN really fast to the |
Ridiculously pimped out getaway car, Where they make-out before, Fighting over who can drive the fastest... (wait, no that's the sequel) |
Happy Martini, Ladies and Gents... |
A/N: I hope you enjoyed 'Le Little Martini Tale', of course that last shot is unashamedly, a gratuitous picture of Pierce Brosnan. I know, I just couldn't help myself... Anyhow, we are now into Friday, and I'm still chasing my tail...yes, this is true. I am currently fine-tuning scenes for a critique, which I must send off shortly. How's your writing, editing, playing, composing? And, in case you're wondering, I'm partial to a Vodka Martini with extra olives on the side. How about you? A favourite Martini?
Comments
No man or woman could be resisted if you WORK a martini glass.
Michael, absolutely - I'm on the beach with you! *clinks pommentini* Let's work those glasses!
Fav martini? I like lemon drops or chocolate ones. Mmmm... and it's only morning.
Cheers!
Great post, is it martini time yet?
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