Channel your inner James Bond or Bond girl and raise a glass…
…it’s National Martini Day! So to celebrate, we are bringing you three of our favorite martini recipes! Toss aside your predispositions towards Martinis because these recipes are going to give you some new go-to drinks. Check them out below.
Mexican Martini
3 ounces Añejo Tequila
1 1/2 ounces Cointreau
1 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce green-olive brine from the jar
A splash of fresh orange juice
Lime wedges and olives
Agitate everything in an ice-filled shaker, then strain into a small, chilled coupe or martini glass rimmed with salt. Add a couple of olives and a lime wedge. Then pull out the chips and salsa, queso + quac and proceed to eat, drink + be merry all day long!
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cosmopolitan
1 ounce fresh lime juice
2 ounces cranberry juice
4 ounces vodka of choice
2 ounces triple sec
Olive juice *optional
Handful of ice cubes
Pour all of the above ingredients into a shaker, shake + pour! Like it extra dirty? Add a splash of olive juice!
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Cucumber martini
3 inches cucumber (skinned, seeded, and chopped into chunks)
2 Basil leaves (torn)
½ oz Simple Syrup
2 oz Vodka of choice
½ oz fresh lime juice
Ice
Add the cucumber, basil + simple syrup to the shaker and muddle. Add vodka, lime juice, and a handful of ice to cocktail shaker, cover with lid and shake vigorously. Pour into your martini glass and garnish with cucumber + basil. This martini is refreshing + good for the soul, so enjoy!
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