Blanche’s Breakdown (Martini-style)

A dry, elegant martini with a dangerous twist—velvety and volatile, like Blanche herself.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz London dry gin

• ½ oz dry vermouth

• ¼ oz maraschino liqueur

• 2 dashes orange bitters

• Expressed lemon peel (flamed, if you’re bold)

Instructions:

1. Stir all ingredients with ice until well chilled.

2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

3. Garnish with the expressed lemon peel.

4. Sip with the awareness that this could all be an illusion.