Alan makes Adam his signature Sytsma Martini (or something approximating it, considering the limitations imposed by the recording studio). Over drinks, Adam explains the tempestuous era of the boutique cocktail, which is thankfully receding, and shares the storied history of the martini. Or, as E.B. White called it, "The Elixir of Quietude."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices