Vodka Martini
2 oz. vodka ½ oz. St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur ½ oz. sweet vermouth dash rhubarb bitters Chill cocktail glass with ice and water Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice Strain into chilled glass
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Gary’s Dry Martini
The original martini contained a lot of vermouth, even equal to or more than the gin, and orange bitters. But over time, the vermouth became a drop or two or just a rinse, and the orange bitters were lost entirely. This is my version of that classic martini. I use…
Pisco Rita
1 1/2 oz. Pisco 1/2 oz. St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur 2 oz. Lime Sour (or 1 1/3 oz. fresh lime juice and 2/3 oz. simple syrup) Chill Martini glass or coup with ice and water Add all ingredients except Lime Zest to shaker. Fill with ice and shake until well…
Wet (or Sweet) Martini
1 ½ oz. Gin ½ oz. sweet vermouth 2-3 drops orange bitters Chill cocktail glass with ice and water Add all ingredients to shaker Shake well with ice 10 – 15 sec. Strain into chilled glass Garnish with maraschino cherry
Dirty Cajun Martini
Where the dirty martini meets the Cajun martini: Hendrick’s Gin, dry vermouth and pickled jalapeno juice. Guaranteed to tickle your tongue.
Classic Martini
From the middle of the last century, the martini became basically gin or vodka on the rocks. The vermouth that originally was prominent, became a splash or even a wash. This is how to make that cocktail.
Dry Martini with Gin and Lillet
I decided to play with my Dry Martini. Using the St George Botanivore Gin, I substituted Lillet Blanc for the vermouth. The result is a very pleasant drink. Goes well with our Olive Poppers.
Rasberry Martini
This drink is tart with only a little sweetness. 2 oz.s Vodka 1/2 oz. Elderflower Liquor 1/2 oz. Chambord Fresh raspberry for garnish – optional Chill a martini glass with ice and water Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice Strain into chilled glass and garnish
Chocolate Martini
The hardest part about this drink is rimming the glass. Plus you can easily play with this by subbing vanilla or orange vodka, etc. 1 oz. Vodka 1 oz. Frangelico 1 oz. Creme de Cacao, preferably white Optional chocolate for rimming glass – see note Chill a martini glass with…
Gary’s Dry Martini
The original martini contained a lot of vermouth, even equal to or more than the gin, and orange bitters. But over time, the vermouth became a drop or two or just a rinse, and the orange bitters were lost entirely. This is my version of that classic martini. I use…
Pisco Rita
1 1/2 oz. Pisco 1/2 oz. St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur 2 oz. Lime Sour (or 1 1/3 oz. fresh lime juice and 2/3 oz. simple syrup) Chill Martini glass or coup with ice and water Add all ingredients except Lime Zest to shaker. Fill with ice and shake until well…
Wet (or Sweet) Martini
1 ½ oz. Gin ½ oz. sweet vermouth 2-3 drops orange bitters Chill cocktail glass with ice and water Add all ingredients to shaker Shake well with ice 10 – 15 sec. Strain into chilled glass Garnish with maraschino cherry
Dirty Cajun Martini
Where the dirty martini meets the Cajun martini: Hendrick’s Gin, dry vermouth and pickled jalapeno juice. Guaranteed to tickle your tongue.
Classic Martini
From the middle of the last century, the martini became basically gin or vodka on the rocks. The vermouth that originally was prominent, became a splash or even a wash. This is how to make that cocktail.
Dry Martini with Gin and Lillet
I decided to play with my Dry Martini. Using the St George Botanivore Gin, I substituted Lillet Blanc for the vermouth. The result is a very pleasant drink. Goes well with our Olive Poppers.
Rasberry Martini
This drink is tart with only a little sweetness. 2 oz.s Vodka 1/2 oz. Elderflower Liquor 1/2 oz. Chambord Fresh raspberry for garnish – optional Chill a martini glass with ice and water Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice Strain into chilled glass and garnish
Chocolate Martini
The hardest part about this drink is rimming the glass. Plus you can easily play with this by subbing vanilla or orange vodka, etc. 1 oz. Vodka 1 oz. Frangelico 1 oz. Creme de Cacao, preferably white Optional chocolate for rimming glass – see note Chill a martini glass with…