A bartender’s story is the perfect cover—just like a bluff. One minute they’re telling you about a trip to the Andes, the next they’re pouring a dry martini, and suddenly the mystery’s sealed. I’ve seen it in the wild, you know, a sassy swerve that keeps you guessing whether it’s a gin‑tini or a gin‑tini with a splash of intrigue. The real trick? Timing it so the narrative is thick enough to mask the flavor, then letting the taste do the talking. Pretty slick, right?