Resistance is Futile

The reason for existence and ultimate goal in life of the original Borg, the fictional alien race of assimilated cyber organisms, is to “achieve perfection”.  If they were drinking cyborgs, they might like a “Perfect Martini”.  As I’m sure you know, the classic martini is composed of gin and dry vermouth, with varying ratios of each depending on the fashion of the times.  I’ve discussed the history of the martini before.  Vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine, unique to each producer, and often made from a proprietary and historical combination of plants and herb infusions.  Dry white vermouth is the classic addition to a martini, but sweeter red vermouth, made from red wine, also has a long history with the martini and is found in many variations.  Lengthy discussion regarding how to make the “perfect”, as in “ideal”, classic martini aside, a “perfect martini” also refers to the variation of using both dry and sweet vermouth together.  

This martini is "perfect"

I've also discussed the technique of using both red and white vermouth before, in the “Perfect Duet” cocktail.  For this Borg-worthy perfect martini, I have combined a classic style gin with two special vermouths, Cocchi Americano white and Carpano Antica Formula red, to create the “Resistance is Futile”.  This medley of different species melds together seamlessly in a way which will assimilate you instantly, and gladly.  Cheers!

The "Resistance is Futile" cocktail

Resistance is Futile

2 oz gin

½ oz Cocchi Americano vermouth

½ oz Carpano Antica Formula vermouth

Stir all over ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and assimilate.  RIF.