Martini Marathon Day 3 – Emerald Martini

Emerald Martini

Today felt like green.

Emerald Martini

• 3 parts Gin
• 1 part Dry Vermouth
• 1/4 part Green Chartreuse
• Lemon Peel

Pour all the ingredients in a shaker with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Twist a lemon zest over the drink and float the zest on top.

Chartreuse is a liqueur made from 130 different plants! wow! There is a yellow and a green Chartreuse, be careful to use the Green Chartreuse for this recipe. Don’t ask me to describe you the taste though, the blend is very unique and I have a hard time finding something that tastes like it, except maybe jagermeister? (The comparison seems wrong). One thing is sure though, it doesn’t take much of the stuff in a cocktail. The flavor is very potent!

Enjoy!

October 16, 2011July 16, 2012 by Dave Richard Categories: CocktailsTags: Aromatic, Chartreuse, Gin, Martini, Martini Marathon, Strong, Vermouth Leave a comment

Martini Marathon Day 2 – Third Degree Martini

Third Degree Martini

Ever tried Pernod? I tried it for the first time this evening and I have to say that I like the Anise Liqueur with the eery green glow. It’s a perfect ingredient to blend with Gin and Vermouth.

So what about the Third Degree Martini? I enjoyed it! The Anise Liqueur makes this martini tastes a bit like absinth on the first note, without the warmth of the absinth of course :). As the taste fades away, the Anise and Gin aromas disappear smoothly without any aftertastes. Don’t get me wrong though, it is a strong drink that will not please to everyone.

Third Degree Martini

• 3 parts Gin
• 1 part Dry Vermouth
• 1/2 part Pernod
• Star Anise for Garnish

Pour all the ingredients in a shaker with cracked ice and shake well (big surprise 😉 ). Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with Star Anise.

Enjoy!

October 15, 2011July 16, 2012 by Dave Richard Categories: CocktailsTags: Anise, Aromatic, Gin, Martini, Martini Marathon, Pernod, Strong, Vermouth 1 Comment