Politically Incorrect Martini
In honor of John Wiley Price’s peculiar brand of idiocy, I propose we celebrate this Friday with a racist martini. Since most anything can be labeled racist these days, there’s really no avoiding it.
If you missed it, Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, with a reputation for grandstanding and bizarre behavior, took offense when fellow Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield, referring to a government agency, said, “It sounds like Central Collections has become a black hole.”
Well! Price (who is black) demanded an apology from Mayfield (who is white). Price explained that it’s just like “Angel Food Cake” and “Devil’s Food Cake.” Everyone knows those are racist terms, don’t they?
Now Drinksmixer.com did not ask to be brought into this, and I want to make it clear that I have no reason to think that the fine folks at that site have the slightest inclination toward racism. But then, I never thought Stephen Hawking was a racist either. (Not to mention PBS. Oh, my!) I have friends who prefer to drink White Russians as opposed to Black Russians and never attributed it to racial prejudice. Who knew?
But here it is, in black and white, as it were:
2/3 oz gin
1/3 oz black sambuca
Pour ingredients over ice. Shake gently. Strain into cocktail glass.
And while we’re pushing the envelope, how about another:
4 1/2 oz Absolut vodka
2 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur
1 oz Blue Curacao liqueur
ice
Combine in shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass.
I will try these black martinis and toast Ken Mayfield on the occasion, but I still recommend a gin martini, made with Tanqueray and a niggardly dose of Vermouth.
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