Three perfect classic martinis, one to fit everyone’s taste buds. The classic for the traditionalist, the cosmopolitan for those that like a little tart with their sweet and the Strawberry Mint that brings a fruity sweetness to the palate. Perfect for your next cocktail party.
Ingredients
Dry Martini
- Dry Vermouth
- 2Â jiggers vodka
- Crushed ice
Cosmopolitan
- 2Â jiggers vodka
- ¾ jigger triple sec
- 1Â jigger cranberry juice
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Orange peel/twist
- Crushed ice
Strawberry Mint Martini
- 1 splash dry vermouth, optional
- 2 handfuls hulled strawberries, reserve one with hull to garnish glass
- 2-3Â fresh mint leaves
- 5- oz vodka
- Crushed ice
Instructions
Dry Martini
- Place glasses and shaker in freezer for half hour prior to preparing drinks.
- When ready to serve, remove glasses and shaker from freezer and pour a small amount of dry vermouth into glass, swirl to coat the glass.
- Dispose of vermouth.
- In the cold shaker, add crushed ice and vodka.
- Shake well then pour into martini glass.
- Add a pick full of olives for garnish. (blue cheese stuffed olives are the best!)
Cosmopolitan
- Place martini glass in freezer for half hour.
- Fill your shaker with crushed ice.
- Add vodka, triple sec, cranberry and lime juice. Shake.
- Remove glass from freezer and strain martini mixture into glass.
- Garnish with curl of orange peel.
Strawberry Mint Martini
- Place martini glass and shaker in freezer for half hour.
- Remove shaker and place strawberries into bottom.
- Add mint leaves and muddle or smash them to draw out juice.
- Add crushed ice and vodka.
- Here you have the option of coating the glass with a splash of vermouth, swirling around then discarding. I usually skip this step but it is up to you.
- Shake the mixture well then strain into cold glass. Garnish with strawberry.
Recipe source 2cookinmammas
