Good evening cocktail enthusiasts!
In my quest for interesting martinis, I’ve stumbled on this quite unique recipe on the web, which is apparently a classic: the Balsamic Vinegar Martini. Seriously, Balsamic vinegar! I had to try it!
Balsamic Vinegar Martini
Ingredients
- 3 Shots of Chilled Vodka (75 ml)
- 1 Dash Balsamic Vinegar (or more)
- 1 Big Strawberry
- Orange Peel
Preparation
First off, be sure your vodka has been in the freezer for a while…like overnight. You need it to be cold as this recipe doesn’t involves any shaker (no water!). Choose a very good balsamic vinegar, it should be thick. If your vinegar is watery, you can always reduce it by heating it. Be sure to wait until it’s cooled down to do the martini!
Pour some vinegar on a plate. Skew the strawberry and roll it in the vinegar so it is generously coated. Put the strawberry in the chilled martini glass. Pour 75 ml of your favorite chilled vodka on the strawberry.
Shave a large slice of peel from an orange and twist it over the cocktail. This will release the orange essential oil for intense flavor. Then rim the glass with the peel. Once done, throw the peel away, you don’t need it.
Appreciation
I really enjoyed this martini’s taste but also its preparation. It was fun and different to make. I though the vinegar would be too intense but it actually balances with the vodka. Drinking them at the same moment will smooth the vinegar acidic taste and the vodka strong taste to create a nice combined flavor. When done with the liquid, treat yourself with the strawberry which will be infused with the balsamic and vodka flavor. It’s like the desert of the cocktail.
The key to enjoying fully this martini is to find the right balance of Balsamic vinegar for you. I had to adjust mine with 1 tsp of vinegar to really like it. If your first sip tastes like pure vodka to you, there isn’t enough vinegar.
Enjoy!
The Bosstopus 