Perhaps Papa’s greatest contribution to mankind was this invention:
https://www.mixology.recipes/cocktails/dry-martini-mongomery-s-15-1-ratio
Dry Martini (Mongomery’s 15:1 ratio)
Stir in mixing glass with ice and strain
2 oz London dry gin (6 cl)
1/8 oz dry vermouth (0.4 cl)
1 dash orange bitters
Serve in a well chilled cocktail glass (4.5 oz)
The favorite Martini of Ernest Hemingway. Named after Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (1887-1976) who is said to have preferred having 15:1 advantage for his attacks.
Monty preferring attacks uh... from behind. Patton knew this dude well, as a poofter. Trusted him about as much as the French.
Dry martini is one thing, but H’s fave drink was a daiquiri— n’gay?