Shrunken, not stirred: the mini martini is big news
by Chloe Mac Donnell from World news | The Guardian on (#6S8A9)
Bars are downsizing the cocktail, redesigning it as a cheaper, snappier or starter' drink
When it comes to cocktails, a new word has been added to the traditional order: as well as shaken" or stirred", drinkers are increasingly asking that their martini be small".
Rather than the customary martini serving, which starts from 150ml upwards, British bars are serving mini versions, starting from as little as 30ml, as drinkers aim to keep a clearer head and spend less.
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