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on CNN, the actor has traveled across the country discovering the hidden culinary gems of its various cultures and regional cuisines. And while Tucci has long held a passion for food and drink that is perhaps only rivaled by his love for acting—he published two cookbooks in 2012 and 2014, and his memoir, released last year, was titled—the experience of making the documentary series has only served to further deepen his fascination with the history and variety of Italian cooking.
For Tucci, the martini is a favorite not because of its strong alcohol content, but instead due to the art involved in making it. “Part of it is the ceremony,” says Tucci. “You watch somebody make a martini properly, and it’s really beautiful. It’s ceremonial and elegant—it elevates a moment. Your whole day gets better. And it’s not the booze, a huge part of it is the gesture of it.
A martini will taste different in different glasses—but don’t ask me why. I suppose it does a different thing to the flow of the aroma. The glass really depends on your mood: Sometimes you want a proper triangular glass, and other times you want a gorgeous Nick & Nora glass. Or a coupe. A coupe is really nice. You can then chill the glass. I don’t do that home, though—I don’t have room in my fridge.You start with a soft half-ounce of dry vermouth in a cocktail shaker, and add ice.
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