The beginnings of the Pawtini are as mysterious as its sudden demise.  We know little about its ingredients or the process of making the Pawtini.  We do know, however, that the Pawtini was the preferred drink of those who sought and obtained power.  And we know from ancient drawings in caves, pyramids, fossilized wood and glaciers, that the Pawtini was known in every corner of earth.

Up until the 17th century, it was hypothesized by a small group of scholars of martiniology that only the rich and powerful could obtain the ingredients needed for a proper Pawtini.  In the 18th century, however, a different school of thought emerged.  This school surmised that the Pawtini was not an obsession of the rich and powerful; rather, it was the Pawtini that could make a man powerful.  Or a woman - just ask Cleopatra.

In the 19th century, the potential for eternal life gave rise to a group of adventurers who sought the origins of the Pawtini.  Often, to avoid suspicion, these adventurers would claim to be searching for something entirely different.  For example, Sir Richard Burton (the explorer, not the actor) claimed to be searching for the source of the Nile.  His ruse could have been easily dismissed by a third grader with a stack of National Geographics, yet many people believed his story.  The smile on his face on his deathbed, however, belied his true intent - he had found some, if not all, of the necessary ingredients.

We can't say that our Pawtini is true to the original.  It won't make you rich and powerful; it won't give you eternal life.  But, if imbibed annually, it may save the life of a dog, or let a stray dog experience the joy of a loving family.  That's why we bring you the Pawtini once a year.  Due to the scarcity of the ingredients, the superpowers of our Pawtini will only be found in mid-January at the Candleroom.  We hope you can join us.