With the summer fast approaching, it’s time to bring out the party recipes. Summer drinks are not limited to martinis, but martinis hold a classic essence that cannot be ignored. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, attending a dinner party, or out with friends, you can never go wrong with the right martini. Check out this list of 7 martini recipes that will set your night (or day) on the right track:
Lemon Drop Martini
What you’ll need:
- white sugar
- 1 long strip of lemon zest
- 1.5 fluid ounce jigger citron vodka
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce sweet and sour mix
- 1 cup crushed ice
How to make it:
- Moisten the edges of a martini glass with a little lime juice, and then dip moistened edges into sugar.
- Place lemon zest strip in glass.
- Combine vodka, lime juice, sweet and sour mix, and ice in a shaker.
- Shake vigorously, and strain into a martini glass.
Tiramisu Martini
What you’ll need:
- 1.5 fluid ounce jigger vanilla flavored vodka
- 1.5 fluid ounce jigger crème de cacao
- 1.5 fluid ounce jigger coffee-flavored liqueur
How to make it:
- Pour the vodka, crème de cacao, and coffee liqueur into a cocktail shaker over ice.
- Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve.
Espresso Martini
What you’ll need:
- 1 fluid ounce vanilla-flavored vodka
- 2 fluid ounces coffee-flavored liqueur
- 1 fluid ounce cream or milk
- 1 cup crushed ice
How to make it:
- Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, cream, and crushed ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously to chill.
- Pour into martini glasses, and serve.
Cosmo-style Martini
What you’ll need:
- 2 fluid ounces citron vodka
- 1 fluid ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- 2 fluid ounces pomegranate juice
- 1/2 fluid ounce lemon juice
How to make it:
- Pour the vodka, Cointreau, pomegranate juice, and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker over ice.
- Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve.
Bikini Martini
What you’ll need:
- 1 fluid ounce coconut rum
- 3/4 fluid ounce vodka
- 1 fluid ounce pineapple juice
- 1 dash grenadine syrup
How to make it:
- Combine rum, vodka and pineapple juice in a drink shaker.
- Shake firmly until frothy.
- Pour in a martini glass, and add a touch of grenadine in the middle.
- Garnish with an orange wheel (if available).
Candy Apple Martini
What you’ll need:
- 1/2 fluid ounce butterscotch schnapps
- 2 fluid ounces vodka
- 2 fluid ounces sour apple schnapps (such as DeKuyper® Sour Apple Pucker)
- 2 fluid ounces cranberry juice
How to make it:
- Pour the butterscotch schnapps, vodka, apple schnapps, and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker over ice.
- Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass to serve.
Watermelon Martini
What you’ll need:
- salt (as needed)
- white sugar (as needed)
- 1 cup watermelon juice
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup watermelon schnapps
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1 lime, juiced
How to make it:
- Combine some salt and sugar in a small bowl, and pour onto a small, shallow plate.
- Moisten the rims of martini glasses with a piece of watermelon, and dip the moistened glass rims into the salt and sugar mixture; set aside.
- Pour the watermelon juice, vodka, watermelon schnapps, simple syrup, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker over ice.
- Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted.
- Strain into the prepared glasses.
Hopefully, one, if not all, of these recipes has got you pumped and excited for the summer. Please remember to drink responsibly, and of course—have fun!
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