Rashed Islam has found a way to pacify smokers struggling with the city’s recent ban on lighting up. It doesn’t entail huddling outside in the cold, wearing Nicoderm patches or sneaking puffs in the bathroom. His solution is perfectly legal, elegant and downright tasty — the nicotini.

Last month, the bartender for Viet Bistro (1346 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 773-465-5720) unveiled a line of nicotine-infused cocktails, enabling Marlboro men and women to stay inside and drink their fix.

I’ve also seen my share of “Cocktail Lounges”, dive bars, honky-tonks, fraternity parties, tailgates, class reunions, even a Nepali village festival,…to know this fundamental truth.

The Martini and Cocktail image is everywhere. If you saw a sign that looked like this, do you know what it means? Would you stop?

(h/t  after five catalog)

Good! Welcome to the Twisted Martini!

This is the first of what no doubt will be many posts, to share pictures of Martini and Cocktail images from around the world. Or take a picture of your favorite bartender making you a Twisted Martini. Like this:

When you see a martini sign, icon, rock formation or anything that looks like a classic cocktail glass, take a picture and send it along to us.

I’ll buy you a drink when we post your image!

Cheers!

JayKen Knotstirred

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Looks like an amazing place to get a well chilled martini. Haven’t been to Jacksonville in forever, but I think we might have to make a roadie. Skaal!

Twisted Martini . . . 10.00
Three Olives Vodka
Malibu Rum, Midori
Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice