Out went three Martini lunches and other indulgences, in came a more temperant approach to life, work, and drinking. At the risk of enraging purists, I will refer to these inventive cocktails as Martinis. Potter serves over twenty different Martinis on his menu. A favorite is the Orange Truffle, a mixture of orange flavored vodka and white chocolate liquor. Beginners order Martinis that are part vodka, part juice.
Novices tend to order mixtures of liquor and cordials.
The advanced Martini drinker opts for the powerful wallop of a straight vodka or gin Martini. His younger customers are the prime drinkers of designer Martinis and prefer vodka based drinks, but he notes that the renewed interest in the Martini is causing some customers to give gin a try. They are taking an old idea and experiencing it in a style all their own. The Mashed Potato Club, Chicago, Illinois Owner Greg Kovach believes the Martini ushers a return to blatant sensuality. The glass, the very style of drinking a Martini is very sensual.