In "Cocktail Digest", his 1943 book, Haimo listed his vodka martini recipe with the goofy dub "Kangaroo Kicker" as a tribute to Australia, one of the United States' World War II allies.
The classic Martini is a surprisingly difficult cocktail to make well. With so few ingredients involved in ... of considering which vermouth, gin or, vodka find their way into the mixing glass ...