Here are the basic steps (or jump to the recipe): Muddle: Place the watermelon and mint in the cocktail shaker and muddle them (gently mash) to release the juices. Shake: Add the vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using) to the cocktail shaker. Shake for 15 seconds until cold.
Believe it or not, tequila works really well in a martini paired with a good vermouth. Vermouth adds complex flavors from the botanicals it's made with. A simple Mexican Martini (as they're sometimes called) yields a tequila-forward drink but with a slight sweetness, perfect if you find a classic vodka martini a little dry. I also don't love
Directions. Step. 1 In a cocktail shaker, one-half full of ice, combine the vodka, coffee liquor, espresso and simple syrup. Shake very well, until a layer of foam develops on the surface of the liquid. Step. 2 Pour into a chilled coupe or martini glass and top with 3 coffee beans to garnish, it desired. Serve immediately.
But if you are arguing over how to make a martini, the issue is normally ingredient ratios — whether to go 3:1, 4:1, or even drier on the gin-to-vermouth combo. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of simple syrup, 1 ounce of lemon juice, and ½ ounce of triple sec. Shake. Cover and shake for 15-20 seconds, or until thoroughly chilled, and strain into your prepared martini glass. Enjoy. Garnish with a lemon twist if desired, and enjoy! How to Make a Strawberry Martini. Add the water, sugar, and strawberries to a small saucepan over medium high heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Mash the berries into a pulp, then remove from heat and let the mixture sit for 15 minutes.
Instructions. Add the apple cider, vodka, Cointreau or Triple Sec, lemon juice, syrup and cinnamon to a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake until cold. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with apple slices if desired. Published on August 16, 2021 / Last updated on September 17, 2021.
Use a muddler or a wooden spoon to muddle, or crush, the cucumber slices a bit to bring out more of their flavor. Pour in 2 1/2 ounces vodka and 1/2 ounce dry vermouth . Swirl just a bit to combine, then add 1 cup ice . Put the top on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
Ice Cold. Ice is as important to a classic martini as the spirit you choose itself (which, if this isn't obvious, should always be very high quality). Martinis must be ice cold, and that includes chilling your glass, too. If your freezer is jam-packed and there's no room for glass-chilling, Simonson suggests filling it with cracked ice and Place martini glass into the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes. Cook simple syrup: In a pan combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to boil while stirring. Boil until sugar is completely dissolved. 1 ounce simple syrup. Muddle strawberries in a small bowl using a pestle or a fork. From there, most classic martini recipes will call for a 2:1 or 3:1 vodka to vermouth ratio, a quick 30-second stir in your mixing glass with a large ice cube, and then strain into your martini glass. Add garnish (like a lemon twist, olives, or cocktail onions) and you’re done.
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