Martini Recipes today are more diverse than the Vodka Martini and Gin Martini that once dominated the Cocktail scene. Todays Martini Recipes tend to use more flavors. By adding sweet liqueurs like Chambord, Apple Pucker, Peach schnapps and a plethora of others plus herbs, juices and mixers, we have created an unendable list of Martinis.
In many cases existing cocktail recipes have been reduced to a 4 ounce martini. Cutting back on the mixes and using them more for an accent rather than diluting the cocktail down. A good example of this is the woo woo which is Vodka, Peach Schnapps and fill the rest of the glass with cranberry juice, the Wet P***y Martini is the same except we use only 2 ounces of cranberry juice, shake it with ice and strain it into a martini glass.
What is a Dry Martini?
What makes a Martini dry is the amount of Dry Vermouth that is used in the Martini Recipe. The less vermouth you use, the drier the Martini.
What is a Dirty Martini?
A Dirty Martini is the addition of the brine from the jar of olives to your Vodka Martini or Gin Martini. This is not olive juice or vinigar it is the salt solution that the olives are packed in. There are mixes available for purchace if you don't like to strain the brine from the olive jar, Dirty Sue is one of them.
Some Popular Martinis
Apple Martini - The Apple Martini also called the Apple-tini is a sour apple flavored Martini. This cocktail is very easy to mix. It is just vodka and Apple Pucker schnapps. To adjust the alcohol content in an Apple Martini just change the ratio of vodka to Apple pucker.
Butterscotch Lifesaver - The Butterscotch Lifesaver Cocktail with Malibu Rum is a Martini that taste just like a butterscotch lifesaver candy. The key to this one is to not overpour the butterscotch Schnapps.
Chocolate Cake Martini - The Chocolate Cake Martini is a sweet martini that taste like chocolate cake. You can rim the cocktail glass with sugar for an impressive presentation.
Cosmopolitan- The Cosmopolitan cocktail has enjoyed a surge in popularity. The Cosmopolitan is one of the top trendy cocktails today. For a top shelf cosmo use Grey Goose Vodka and Grand marnier or Cointreau in place of the triple sec and fresh lime in place of the lime juice
Gibson- The Gibson Martini uses a cocktail onion in place of the olive normally found in a martini. This is one of the classic cocktails that has been around for a long time.
Gimlet- The Gimlet Martini is a Vodka based cocktail with Roses lime juice for flavor, This cocktail can be made with fresh limes for a better flavor. If you use fresh limes you will need to add a sweetener to replace the sugar in the roses lime juice.
Grass Hopper- The Grasshopper Cocktail is a Chocolate and mint flavored cocktail with a cream base. we use green creme de menthe and white creme de cacao to get this color.
International Stinger - The International Stinger Cocktail is a exotic version of the traditional stinger. In the International Stinger we use Metaxa and Galliano, very smooth .
Jack Rose - The Jack Rose Cocktail is a classic cocktail that has stood the test of time. We use AppleJack in this cocktial. The Jack Rose is the first version of the Apple martini Cocktail Recipe.
Lemon Drop Martini - The Lemon Drop Martini is one of the new trendy drinks that has gained popularity among the younger crowds. The Lemon drop Martini with Lemon vodka and sugar rimmed glass presents itself wonderfully, and the taste is also impressive.
Manhattan- The Manhattan Cocktail is a Bourbon based Martini with sweet vormouth for a flavoring and a chrry in the bottom is traditional. Don't be shy with the sweet vermouth it is an important factor in this cocktail.
Martini-
The Martini is the classic cocktail. strong and pure. The original is made with gin. The most popular these days are sporting a Vodka Base.
Dry- means less vermouth
Dirty- means olive juice
Perfect- means dry and sweet vermouth
Up- means chilled and strain out the ice
over/on the rocks- means on ice.
Pink Lady - The Pink Lady Cocktail is a Gin based cocktail flavored with grenadine and cream.
Pink Squirrel - The Pink Squirrel Cocktail is one of the few cocktails that actually call for creme de noyaux. make sure the creme de noyaux is the red and not clear one. Otherwise your pink squirrel won't be so pink.
Rob Roy- The Rob Roy Manhattan is a Scotch based Manhattan. We add the sweet vermouth in this one and shake all the ingredients. This is similar to the classic manhattan except we use scotch instead of bourbon.
Shark Fucker- The Shark Fucker Cocktail is a Layered drink that looks very impessive and tastes great as well. Midori and pineapple juice form the base for this cocktail. Chambord sinks to the bottom and Jagermeister floats on the top.
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