'Make It Skate': What This Martini Order Actually Means
If you ask your bartender to make it skate when you order a martini, you're going to get something that's chilled and balanced. Here's what it means.
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If you ask your bartender to make it skate when you order a martini, you're going to get something that's chilled and balanced. Here's what it means.
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