—A cocktail that enters clean, leaves sharp, and reminds you it was there long after the last sip.
It was poured like mercy; steady, clear.
No tremor, no rush, no hint of fear.
The vodka glimmered, cold and thin,
A perfect start to something’s end.
Dry vermouth, a blade in silk,
Glided smooth as poured milk.
A twist of lemon; just a mark,
A scent before the sudden dark.
You drank. It didn’t hurt at first.
The cold was clean, the burn rehearsed.
Then heat bloomed slow, a spreading hue,
The taste of something passing through.
You set the glass down, fingers tight,
An emptiness now dressed in light.
The room was quiet. The scene was neat.
You felt the wound from head to feet.
📜 Exit Wound Martini – The Recipe
- 2½ oz Vodka
- ½ oz Dry Vermouth
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
- Garnish: Thin lemon peel, twisted once, like a drawn line
Instructions:
Stir over ice until the glass is cold enough to numb. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with precision. Serve with no hesitation.