3 Martini Recipes to Try at Home

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Happy weekend y’all! I hope you had a productive week and can reward yourself this weekend with a fun cocktail! Kollin and I have been having fun making cocktail recipes we don’t normally drink and one of the first classic drinks we wanted to try was the martini. It quickly became a His and Hers edition as Kollin likes a Dirty Martini and that’s a hard pass for me.

So, I thought it would be fun to share three martini recipes so there is something for everyone! We’ll start with the classic martini and then add on a few fun flavors. Hope you enjoy! xx

Non-NEGOTIABLEs for a martini:

  • Chilled martini glass

  • Garnish

  • A higher-end, quality vodka

Because martinis are a cocktail where the main alcohol is the star of the show, you want to use a brand that is higher quality. Paying a bit more will not only make the martini smoother, but the overall taste and enjoyment of the drink will pay off. I recommend Ketel One for vodka, but anything in the $25-$35 price range works great! Let’s get into the details.

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The Classic Martini

The martini is highly debated drink when it comes to how they are made. Gin or vodka? Shaken or stirred? Lemon or olive? No matter your preference, it’s a pretty simple recipe that can be made for any type of person. Personally, we are vodka people, but a true classic martini is made with gin and dry vermouth. Those are both completely gross to me (lol) so we stick to vodka and then add in the flavor we are looking for. Here’s what you’ll need for how Kollin takes his Dirty Martini:

Prep

  • Place your martini glasses in the freezer - you’ll want them very cold.

  • Gather supplies - you’ll need the following

    • Mixing glass or cocktail shaker

      • This is preference on how you like your martini. Like the classic line, shaken or stirred? If you are working with only alcohol the rule of thumb is stir. If you’re adding a mixer or other ingredients, shaken is the way to go. I personally love an arctic cold martini so in our house we shake.

    • Ice

    • Strainer

    • Shot glass for measurements

    • Garnishes (I recommend olives or lemon slice depending on how dirty you like your martini)

How to make a classic or dirty martini

  • Add ice into mixer glass or shaker

  • Add 1.5-2 shots of vodka

  • If you like vermouth add 1/2 ounce (half a shot)

  • Add 1/2 - 1.5 ounces of olive juice depending on how dirty you like your martini (skip this step if you’d like it straight up)

  • Stir together or if in a shaker shake for 30 seconds until the shaker is frosty on the outside

  • Place strainer over the mouth of the container and pour into chilled martini glass

  • Add garnish

    • place two olives on toothpick and add in

    • OR take a vegetable peeler and peel a lemon zest slice. Pinch the lemon peel over the top of the martini for a splash of lemon juice and then rub lemon zest around the edge of the glass and then place in the martini.

  • Enjoy!

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pineapple martini

Prep

  • Place your martini glasses in the freezer

  • Gather supplies - you’ll need the following

    • You’ll need everything from the above drink!

How to make a PINEAPPLE MARTINI

  • Add the following into a shaker:

    • Fill shaker with ice

    • 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice

    • 1-ounce vodka

    • 1-ounce orange liqueur, recommended: Cointreau or Triple Sec

    • 1/2-ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

  • Shake for 30 seconds or until outside is frosted

  • Place strainer over the edge of the shaker and pour into chilled glass

  • Rub pineapple or line wedge (whichever is preferred) around rim of glass and place in drink for garnish

  • Enjoy!

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Chili mango martini

Prep

  • Place your martini glasses in the freezer

  • Gather supplies - you’ll need the following

    • You’ll need everything from the above drinks!

How to make a Chili mango MARTINI

  • Add the following into a shaker:

    • Fill shaker with ice

    • 4 ounces mango juice

    • 1.5 - 2 ounces vodka

    • Juice of 1/2 a lime

    • A few slices of jalapeno or chili slices (add more for more spice)

  • Shake for 30 seconds or until outside is frosted

  • Rub line wedgw around rim of glass

  • Combine sugar, chipotle seasoning or (cayenne if you’re brave) and a bit of salt to cover rim

  • Place strainer over the edge of the shaker and pour into chilled glass

  • Enjoy!

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