The secret to a delicious and refreshing martini is to use premium vodka and serve it up very cold.
The Caputini
For those who like a dessert martini, this is a cappuccino inspired drink.
4 oz. Veil Espresso
2 oz. Amarula Liqueur
(Amarula is the combination of fresh cream and the fruit of the marula tree in South Africa). Add contents to a martini shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into martini glasses. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a pinch of nutmeg to the top of each filled martini glass.
Serves two
The Dirtini
For those who like a spicier martini.
4 oz. premium vodka
1/4 oz. blue cheese stuffed olive juice
1/4 oz. jalapeno stuffed olive juice
1 blue cheese stuffed olive
1 jalapeno stuffed olive
Reserve the olives as garnish. Add liquid contents to a martini shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into martini glasses. Pierce 1 jalapeno stuffed olive and 1 blue cheese stuffed olive onto a martini pick and place in martini glass.
Serves two
The Top Banana
Feeling tropical today? Voted best martini by our friends, this banana beverage won’t disappoint.
3 oz. premium vodka
1 oz. Smirnoff Vanilla vodka
1 1/2 oz. Disaronno Italian Liqueur
1 oz. banana liqueur
1 oz. Malibu Caribbean rum
Add contents to a martini shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into martini glasses. Optional: Pour chocolate syrup in a circular pattern inside martini glass.
Serves two.
Paul and I had a fun time coming up with these delectable martini recipes. I think I’ll have him make one for me right now. Enjoy!
Beverage concoctions by: Paul Kempler