Belvedere Silver Martini

30 Jul

Belvedere Silver Martini

  • 2 ounces Blevedere Vodka
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 vanilla stick (halved and split)
  • 1 sheet of edible silver foil (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, add the Belvedere Vodka, simple syrup, and half a vanilla stick (which has been split down the middle to expose the vanilla seeds). Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a small sheet of edible silver foil.

3 Grey Goose Martinis

23 Jul

Grey Goose Fireside Martini

  • 1 ounce Grey Goose Vodka
  • 2 ounces pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 ounce DeKuyper Triple Sec
  • 1/4 ounce Rose’s Grenadine Syrup
  • 1/4 ounce sweet vermouth
  • Dash of Angostura Aromatic Bitters
  • Twist of lime (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Grey Goose Vodka, pomegranate juice, DeKuyper Triple Sec, Rose’s Grenadine Syrup, sweet vermouth, and a dash of Angostura Aromatic Bitters. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a twist of lime.

Grey Goose Guava Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces Grey Goose Vodka
  • 2 1/2 ounces Ceres Guava Juice
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • Splash of Torani Coconut Syrup
  • 2 mint leaves (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Grey Goose Vodka, Ceres Guava Juice, juice from half a lemon, and a splash of Torani Coconut Syrup. Shake well to combine and pour int a martini glass. Garnish with two mint leaves.

Grey Goose Starlight Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces Grey Goose Vodka
  • 1 1/2 ounces pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 ounce grapefruit juice
  • 1/4 ounce Rose’s Grenadine Syrup
  • 1/4 ounce Monin Passion Fruit Syrup
  • Slice of lemon (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Grey Goose Vodka, pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice, Rose’s Grenadine Syrup, and Monin Passion Fruit Syrup. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

19 Absolut Vodka Martinis

20 Jul

Absolut Chocolate Martini

  • 2 ounces Absolut Vodka
  • 1 ounce Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
  • 1 ounce half-and-half

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, and half-and-half. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut Sweet-Apple Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces Absolut Vodka
  • 1 1/2 ounces Rose’s Sweet & Sour mix
  • 1 ounce DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker
  • 6 teaspoons super-fine sugar
  • 1 slice of apple (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, add the Absolut Vodka, Rose’s Sweet & Sour mix, DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker, and 6 teaspoons of super-fine sugar. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a slice of apple.

Absolut Black Raspberry Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces Absolut Vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Hiram Walker Black Raspberry Liqueur
  • 2 ounces Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice

In a shaker filled with ice, add the Absolut Vodka, Hiram Walker Black Raspberry Liqueur, and Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut French Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces Absolut Vodka
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1/2 ounce Chambord

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, pineapple juice, and Chambord. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut Wasabi Martini

  • 2 ounces Absolut Vodka
  • 1 ounce lemon juice
  • 1 ounce simple syrup (see note below)
  • wasabi paste (to taste)

In a shaker filled with ice, add the Absolut Vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a very small amount of wasabi paste. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

How To Make Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine equal parts water and sugar. Stir over medium heat until all the sugar has combined. Cool and pour into a plastic container. Simple syrup can be kept refrigerated for several months.

Absolut Wild Blush Martini

  • 2 ounces Absolut Vodka
  • 1 ounce Chambord
  • 1 ounce half-and-half
  • Splash of grenadine syrup

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, Chambord, and half-and-half. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Add a splash of grenadine syrup to the top before serving.

Absolut White Chocolate Martini

  • 2 ounces Absolut Vodka
  • 1 ounce Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur
  • 1 ounce half-and-half

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, and half-and-half. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut Mango Martini

  • 1 ounce Absolut Vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Cointreau
  • 2 ounces Looza Mango Nectar
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • Juice from half a lime

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, Cointreau, Looza Mango Nectar, simple syrup, and juice from half a lime. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut Peanut Butter & Jelly Martini

  • 1 ounce Absolut Vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Chambord
  • 1 ounce Frangelico
  • 2 ounces Ocean Spray White Cran-Strawberry juice
  • 1 whole strawberry (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, Chambord, Frangelico, and Ocean Spray White Cran-Strawberry juice. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a whole strawberry.

Absolut X-Rated Martini

  • 1 ounce Absolut Vodka
  • 2 ounces grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 ounce Hiram Walker White Cacao
  • Shaved ice

In a shaker filled with ice combine the Absolut Vodka, grapefruit juice, and Hiram Walker White Cacao. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass that has been filled with shaved ice.

Absolut Toasted Almond Martini

  • 1 ounce Absolut Vodka
  • 2 ounces half-and-half
  • 1 ounce Amaretto
  • 1/2 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1/2 ounce Kahlua

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, half-and-half, Amaretto, Baileys Irish Cream, and Kahlua. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut Hollywood Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces Absolut Vodka
  • 2 ounces cranberry juice
  • 1/2 ounce Amaretto
  • 1/2 ounce Midori Melon

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, cranberry juice, Amaretto, and Midori Melon. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut Sunstroke Martini

  • 1 ounce Absolut Vodka
  • 2 1/2 ounces grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 ounce DeKuyper Triple Sec

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, grapefruit juice, and DeKuyper Triple Sec. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut(ly) Undecided Martini

  • 1 ounce Absolut Vodka
  • 1 ounce Bombay Gin
  • 2 ounces grapefruit juice

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, Bombay Gin, and grapefruit juice. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut Espresso Martini

  • 1 ounce Absolut Vodka
  • 2 ounces espresso (cold)
  • 1/2 ounce Kahlua
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, chilled espresso, Kahlua, and simple syrup. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut After-Dinner Martini

  • 1 ounce Absolut Vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Cognac
  • 1 ounce Kahlua
  • 2 ounces espresso (cold)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, chilled espresso, Kahlua, and Cognac. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut Blue Martini

  • 1 ounce Absolut Vodka
  • 1 ounce Hiram Walker Blue Curacao
  • 2 ounces Sprite

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, Hiram Walker Blue Curacao, and Sprite. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut White Martini

  • 2 ounces Absolut Vodka
  • 1 ounce half-and-half
  • 1 ounce Hiram Walker White Cacao
  • Splash Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, Hiram Walker White Cacao, half-and-half, and a splash of Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

Absolut Flirtini

  • 1 ounce Absolut Vodka
  • 1 ounce Champagne
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1/2 ounce Cointreau
  • 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish)
  • 1 wedge of pineapple (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the Absolut Vodka, Champagne, pineapple juice, and Cointreau. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a slice of pineapple.

17 SKYY Vodka Martinis

19 Jul

SKYY Appletini

  • 2 ounces SKYY Vodka
  • 1 ounce DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker
  • 1 ounce Sprite
  • apple twist (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker, and Sprite. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a twist of apple.

SKYY Apricot Martini

  • 1 ounce SKYY Vodka
  • 1 ounce DeKuyper Apricot Brandy
  • 1 1/2 ounces fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice

In a shaker filled with ice, add the SKYY Vodka, DeKuyper Apricot Brandy, fresh orange juice, and fresh lemon juice. Shake to combine and pour into a martini glass.

SKYY Bitter Orange Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces SKYY Vodka
  • 1 ounce fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • splash of grenadine syrup
  • splash of Angostura Bitters

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, grenadine syrup, and Angostura Bitters. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

SKYY Pink Grapefruit Martini

  • 2 ounces SKYY Vodka
  • 2 ounces pink grapefruit juice
  • splash of grenadine syrup

In a shaker filled with ice, add the SKYY Vodka, pink grapefruit juice, and a splash of grenadine syrup. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

SKYY Spiced Coffee Martini

  • 1 ounce SKYY Vodka
  • 1 ounce Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
  • 1 ounce Kahlua
  • 1 ounce fresh orange juice
  • splash of grenadine syrup

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Kahlua, orange juice, and a splash of grenadine syrup. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass.

SKYY Brass Monkey

  • 2 ounces SKYY Vodka
  • 1 ounce Bacardi Light Rum
  • 1 ounce fresh orange juice
  • 1 lemon slice (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, add the SKYY Vodka, Bacardi Light Rum, and fresh orange juice. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Add a slice of lemon as a garnish.

SKYY Crantini

  • 1 1/2 ounces SKYY Vodka
  • 2 1/2 ounces cranberry juice
  • 1/2 ounce DeKuyper Triple Sec
  • 1 twist of lime

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, cranberry juice, and DeKuyper Triple Sec. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a twist of lime.

SKYY Espresso Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces SKYY Vodka
  • 2 ounces espresso (chilled)
  • 1/2 ounce Kahlua
  • 1/2 ounce half-and-half
  • cocoa powder (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, chilled espresso, Kahlua, and half-and-half. Shake will to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with cocoa powder.

SKYY French Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces SKYY Vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Chambord
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1 slice of lime (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a slice of lime.

SKYY Glamorous Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces SKYY Vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier
  • 1 ounce fresh orange juice
  • 1 ounce pink grapefruit juice
  • 3 raspberries (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, Grand Marnier, orange juice, and pink grapefruit juice. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Spear 3 raspberries on a toothpick as a garnish.

SKYY Melontini

  • 1 ounce SKYY Vodka
  • 1 ounce Midori Melon
  • 2 ounces Sprite
  • Melon balls (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, Midori Melon, and Sprite. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Use a small melon-ball tool to create the 3 different melon-balls and skewer them with a toothpick (if desired).

SKYY Mudslide Martini

  • 1 ounce SKYY Vodka
  • 1 ounce Kahlua
  • 2 ounces Baileys Irish Cream
  • cocoa powder (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, Kahlua, and Baileys Irish Cream. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with cocoa powder.

SKYY Palm Beach Martini

  • 1 ounce SKYY Vodka
  • 1/2 ounce DiSaronno Amaretto
  • 2 1/2 ounces orange juice
  • splash of grenadine syrup
  • Twist of orange (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, DiSaronno Amaretto, orange juice, and grenadine syrup. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a twist of orange.

SKYY Pink Lemonade Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces SKYY Vodka
  • 1/2 ounce DeKuyper Triple Sec
  • juice from half a lime
  • juice from half a lemon
  • 1/2 ounce Rose’s Sweet & Sour Mix
  • 1/2 ounce cranberry juice
  • 1 slice of lemon
  • 1 twist of lime

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, DeKuyper Triple Sec, juice from half a lime, juice from half a lemon, Rose’s Sweet & Sour Mix, and cranberry juice. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a twist of lime.

SKYY Premier Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces SKYY Vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Chambord
  • 2 ounces white cranberry juice
  • splash of lemon juice
  • sugar rimmed glass

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, Chambord, white cranberry juice, and a splash of lemon juice. Shake well to combine. Rub the rim of a martini glass with lemon and dip it into a plate of sugar to rim the glass. Pour the martini mixture into the glass.

SKYY Ruby Red Martini

  • 1 1/2 ounces SKYY Vodka
  • 2 ounces Ruby Red grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 ounce Campari
  • sugar rimmed glass
  • Twist of lime (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, Campari and Ruby Red grapefruit juice. Shake well to combine. Rub the rim of a martini glass with lemon and dip it into a plate of sugar to rim the glass. Pour the martini mixture into the glass and garnish with a twist of lime.

SKYY Sharktini

  • 2 ounces SKYY Vodka
  • 1 ounce Cabo Wabo Tequila
  • 1 ounce Sprite
  • Dash of Tabasco sauce
  • Slice of lime (for garnish)

In a shaker filled with ice, combine the SKYY Vodka, Cabo Wabo Tequila, Sprite, and a dash of Tabasco sauce. Shake well to combine and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a slice of lime.