A Martini with a Twist for St. Helen [plus Evelyn Waugh, the True Cross]
Drinking With The Saints
Mike and Alexandra discuss: * The tie between Martinis and St. Helen * Helen as consort as opposed to wife * Evelyn Waugh’s novel “Helena” * The finding of the True Cross Cocktail of the Week: Martini with a Twist 2 oz. London dry gin 1 splash dry vermouth A twist of lemon Olives to garnish Add gin and vermouth into a shaker filled with ice. Stir 40 times. Strain into a cocktail glass. Add a twist of lemon. Garnish with olives. CROATIA PILGRIMAGE 2024! Join Mike and Alexandra on a private yacht cruise pilgrimage in Croatia! Spaces are limited!Learn more: selectinternationaltours.com/michael-and-alexandra-foley We would love to hear from you! Send us an email with your comments or feedback to podcast@drinkingwiththesaints.com Let us know what you think, or share a picture of your drinks with us! Find us on Instagram at @drinkingsaints - - - - - “Stay with us O Lord because it is getting toward evening. Bless our drinks and our conversation. Amen” Find more at: https://drinkingwiththesaints.com/ Instagram @drinkingsaints Produced by Back Row Media backrow.fm Instagram @backrowmedia Find the Books: Drinking with the Saints Drinking with St. Nick Drinking with Your Patron Saints Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained Dining with the Saints
About Podcast
Join Michael and Alexandra Foley each week as they look at a feast day from that week's calendar, discuss that saint's life, and mix a cocktail appropriate for remembering and celebrating that saint, all while mixing in plenty of fun and good humor.
Drinking with the Saints is a concoction that both sinner and saint will savor.