Thought a martini was just vodka and vermouth? Well...it is, I suppose...but it can be so much more! Try these the next time you're in the mood for a 'tini!
DRY MARTINI
A classic, simple recipe.
2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
Stir with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an olive or cocktail onion.
AMBER MARTINI
1 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. amaretto liqueur
1/2 oz. hazelnut liqueur
Stir with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a cocktail glass.
ASIAN MARTINI
2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. ginger liqueur
Stir with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a cocktail glass.
CHOCOLATE MARTINI
2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. creme de cacao or chocolate liqueur
dash of orange liqueur (optional)
Stir with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a chocolate-covered cherry.
DIRTY MARTINI
2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. olive juice
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
Stir with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
BANANA MARTINI
1 1/2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. banana liqueur
Stir with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with banana.
FRENCH MARTINI
1 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. black raspberry liqueur
1/2 oz. peach schnapps
Shake with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry.
HOLLYWOOD MARTINI
2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. black raspberry liqueur
dash of pineapple juice
Shake with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
METROPOLIS MARTINI
1 1/2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. strawberry liqueur
dash of pineapple juice
Stir with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Top with 1 oz. champagne.
Garnish with a strawberry.
MIDNIGHT MARTINI
2 oz. vodka
1/4 oz. coffee liqueur or coffee brandy
Stir with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
PINEAPPLE MARTINI
2 tbsp. crushed pineapple
3 oz. vodka
dash of simple syrup or pinch of sugar
Shake with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
SOUR APPLE MARTINI
2 oz. vodka
1 1/2 oz. sour apple liqueur
Stir with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
APPLE MARTINI
4 oz. apple vodka
dash of dry vermouth
Stir with ice in a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
