Birthday

 It's a royal birthday today, as Queen Elizabeth turns an

impressive 96. A lot of celebrating to come, with family

over the week-end and then a whole year of Jubilee. What

does one give someone who has everything!? A drink, of course.

I have read that the Queen has been advised to give up alcohol, 

for health reasons. No doubt by a group of medics, working from first

principles. My own advice, as a senior, would be to adapt from

something I like. Personally, I find that a white vermouth - Noilly Prat -

goes well when allongé  with sparkling water and fruit juice. 

A martini memory...

Best Wishes on the Day, your Majesty!

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