Archive for Martinis
Make Me A Martini!
A martini is a cocktail made with a combination of gin and dry white vermouth. Some people may choose vodka instead of the gin. Martini is a favorite drink for many social gatherings. Once upon a time, when people drank martini it signified higher education, social status and power.
Martinis are simple to make. The 1:5 [...]
Godiva Chocolate Martini
1 1/2 shot Godiva liqueur
1 1/2 shot Creme de Cacao
1/2 shot Vodka
2 1/2 shots Half-and-half
How To Make It:
Mix all ingredients in shaker with ice, shake and pour into chilled cocktail glass.
Glass: Cocktail glass
Haiku Martini
2 oz Sake
1 dash Dry Vermouth
1 Cocktail onion
How To Make It:
In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine the sake and vermouth. Stir well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a cocktail onion.
Glass: Cocktail glass
Absinthe Martini
2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
1/8 tsp Absinthe
How To Make It:
Stir well with ice. Strain into a prechilled cocktail glass. Very pleasant with an onion stuffed olive. Some bartenders pour a soucon of Absinthe into the glass, swirl it around and then add the martini.
Glass: Cocktail glass
The Best Mexican Martini Recipe in the World
I’ve seen so many Mexican Martini recipes that completely miss the boat. This is a very popular drink here in Austin, Texas and I have sampled quite a few of them. After much careful testing, I think I have perfected a pretty damn good version.
2 oz. Tequila - Use a good silver tequila. The light [...]