St. Martin of Tours and the lore of the Martini
Drinking With The Saints
Mike and Alexandra talk about St. Martin of Tours and some interesting stories, including how he was betrayed by a flock of geese. Did you know the words “chapel” and “chaplain” derive from his legacy? They also discuss the king of cocktails, the Martini, how to make it well, and several of its variations. St. Martin of Tours: November 11th Drink: Martini 2 oz. gin 1 splash vermouth 2 olives Stir gin and vermouth 40 times in a shaker filled with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with olives. Contest: Help us come up with a nickname for listeners of the show! Email your suggestions to podcast@drinkingwiththesaints.com and you could win a signed copy of Drinking with the Saints! We would love to hear from you! Send us an email with your comments or feedback to podcast@drinkingwiththesaints.com Mike’s newest book is out! Check out “Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: Christmas Traditions Explained” now! Don’t miss the Spain and Portugal pilgrimage river cruise with Mike, Alexandra, and Fr. Leo Patalinghug April 22 - May 3, 2023. Get the details at 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
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.