It was okay for religious purposes and medicinal purposes.
I bet there were a lot of sick religious people back then................
The FIRST thing I taught Beau when we were dating, was how to order me a perfect Dirty Martini...Vodka, top shelf, ice cold, straight up, dirty, with extra olives.
He got it right the very first time, so I kept him around. ;)
No carbs and only about 60 calories! Win/Win!
I had one on Saturday Night when we went Supper Clubbing with my BFFs of 40+ years. It. Was. Heavenly. :)