High Time For A 'Striking Writer Martini'

martini.jpgThe drink created by screenwriter Nian Aster was first offered at “The Backstage Bar” then “La Campanile,” “M Bar” and “Chan Dara,” with discounted rates and menus for Writers Guild members. "Cinespace” on Hollywood Boulevard is hosting a complementary evening Wednesday for striking writers with free beer, shots, and Striking Writer Martinis. Here’s the recipe:
The Striking Writer Martini
2 oz vodka "to fortify against the cold Strike Winter"
2 oz cranberry juice "as the writers are seeing red"
1 oz sweet and sour mix "they’re grateful for solidarity in this bitter struggle"
4 drops vanilla (or use vanilla vodka) "to symbolize the 4 cent raise they asked for"
"There’s no cherry in this drink, as writers aren’t getting a piece of the pie. Garnish with a half a redvine, as they hope to be back on the set soon."

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10 Comments »

  1. That could be the single dumbest piece of strike related “news” I’ve seen yet.

    Comment by really? — December 11, 2007 @ 2:28 pm

  2. Way too complex for a mere writer.

    pb, confused by “twist and open”

    Comment by pb — December 11, 2007 @ 2:49 pm

  3. That’s a girly drink– a cousin to the Cosmo. Real writers should be drinking (a) gin-only martinis or (b) rotgut whiskey (or at least Kentucky bourbon). Save the cranberry juice, sweet and sour (ew! ew! ew!) and vanilla for pampered executive types and club-kids. If this is the official drink of the Strike, the Guild should just quit while they’re ahead. Or risk having the spirit of Raymond Chandler come back with a baseball bat.

    Comment by Vic Arpeggio — December 11, 2007 @ 3:00 pm

  4. Is this free drink night this Wed? Good Lord, free drinks for writers? Cinespace has no idea what they’ve gotten themselves into!

    Comment by vp — December 11, 2007 @ 3:16 pm

  5. Nah. I’ll stick with my Vicodin until this damn ends… How ’bout “The Nick Counter”: an empty glass, with a half-chewed olive.

    Comment by dante writer — December 11, 2007 @ 3:31 pm

  6. And all this time I’ve been chasing my generic Klonopin (thank you, Medco!) with a half box of chardonnay.

    Comment by Strike Grrrrl — December 11, 2007 @ 4:07 pm

  7. I thought a Nick Counter was a half shot of Guinness served in a schooner.

    Comment by Jerad — December 11, 2007 @ 4:22 pm

  8. Funny post, dante writer.

    Comment by Anonymous — December 11, 2007 @ 4:53 pm

  9. Dante Writer - merry me.

    Comment by dante fan — December 11, 2007 @ 6:18 pm

  10. Now, wait a minute. This drink isn’t too bad. I had a couple for breakfast this morning and I felt so fantastic that I had a few more for lunch!

    Comment by bukowskilives — December 12, 2007 @ 12:18 pm

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