Franklin Delano Roosevelt, born January 30, 1882, was famous for his daily cocktail hour and fancied himself a master mixologist. His friends, not so much. While the martini was his favorite drink — his recipe was two parts gin, one part vermouth and a teaspoon of olive brine — he also liked to experiment.
Two of his closest advisors, Harry Hopkins and M…
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