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The Myth of James Bond’s Martini

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Rather than 007’s famous Vodka Martini—shaken, not stirred—special guests at his creator Ian Fleming’s house were served a flaming rum punch.

Noah Rothbaum
Noah Rothbaum 

Former Half Full Editor

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Noah Rothbaum

Noah Rothbaum

Former Half Full Editor

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