Indulge in the sophisticated elegance of a Red Martini cocktail, a bold, ruby-hued twist on the classic martini with a slightly sweeter, more complex profile. This cocktail originated in Italy, capturing the spirit of Italian aperitifs with its use of sweet vermouth and bitters, giving it a distinctive red hue and enticing bittersweet taste.
Red Martini Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
4
minutesCalories
186
kcal
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Ingredients
60 ml 2 fl oz gin
15 ml 1/2 fl oz sweet vermouth
7.5 ml 1/4 fl oz Campari
1 dash 1 dash orange bitters
Orange twist or cherry
Equipment
Mixing glass- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Martini glass
- Hawthorne strainer
Instructions
- Begin by chilling a martini glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine gin, sweet vermouth, Campari, and a dash of orange bitters.
- Stir the mixture for about 20-30 seconds until well-chilled. This will blend the flavors and dilute the drink slightly for a balanced taste.
- Empty the ice water from the chilled martini glass, then strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Add an orange twist or cherry for a hint of brightness and visual appeal.
Notes
- For a lighter and more aromatic twist, try substituting the gin with vodka or mixing equal parts gin and vodka for a balanced base that lets the vermouth and bitters shine.
