When you order a martini, you opt for instant sophistication. For most people, the drink is an acquired taste, that you learn to appreciate with time. Once you get to a point where you develop a liking for it, it is pretty easy to distinguish a balanced and crisp martini from a basic, lacklustre one. Here are four delicious and interesting ways to upgrade your martini, that are as good as the classic.
Grapefruit Martini
This version of the martini is delicious and light, making it a refreshing drink to have at any time of the day. It also works as a great alternative to other fruit-based classics like a Bellini or a cosmopolitan.
Ingredients
- 60 ml grapefruit juice
- 30 ml vodka
- 30 ml triple sec
Method
- Fill up a cocktail shaker with ice and add all the ingredients. Shake well until combined.
- Strain and serve chilled.
Rosé Martini
Considered to be one of the best alternatives to the classic martini, the rosé martini is a combination of dry vermouth and rosé. Because of its two ingredient recipe, this is one of the easiest versions of the martini you could make, in case you have a bottle of wine lying around at home.
Ingredients
- 60 ml rosé wine
- 30 ml dry vermouth
Method
Fill up a cocktail shaker with ice and add both the ingredients. Shake well and serve chilled.
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Dreamsicle Martini
Creamy, fruity and delicious, this orange dreamsicle martini almost feels like a treat to your senses. Also, anything with orange, cream and vodka is bound to be delicious!
Ingredients
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons double cream
- 60 ml vodka
- Juice of half a lemon
Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice and shake well.
- Strain and serve chilled, garnished with a slice of fresh orange.
Seven Seas Martini
Whether you choose to spend your time off, lazing on the couch or at the beach, this vibrant peacock-green martini is perfect to transport you to your next tropical vacation, within the comforts of your home.
Ingredients
- 60 ml coconut rum
- 30 ml Blue Curacao
- 30 ml Amaretto
- 45 ml pineapple juice
Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice and shake well.
- Strain and serve chilled.