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To say that we seldom enjoy a Martini would be an understatement. But this one caught our eye. For the bitter, we used Tempus Fugit which, perhaps, introduces just a hint of fruitiness. The garnish, as specified, was a bridge too far so we simply floated a Rose petal. There's really lovely balance and complexity here.
I grew up by the sea, on the Costa Branca (as the early Portuguese navigators are reputed to have referred to it). A Mediterranean climate. Everyone had a lemon tree in their garden. That sort of thing can become a part of one's DNA.