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TGIF: 7 Modern Martini Recipes

TGIF: 7 Modern Martini Recipes

7 Tasty Martini Recipes

Although a classic martini cocktail is usually made from gin and vermouth, we’re changing the game a little and suggesting a few variations which everyone can enjoy.

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Create these delicious cocktails for a dinner party, casual drinks, or even a get-together, and impress your friends at the same time!

Lavender Martini

Ingredients: Creme de violette, gin, vodka, St. Germaine, lavender

If you prefer your beverage on the sweeter side, this lavender martini certainly won’t disappoint. Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker, throw in some ice and shake well for at least 30 seconds. Don’t forget to garnish with a few sprigs of fresh lavender as well.

7 Tasty Martini Recipes

Pineapple Coconut Martini

Ingredients: Pineapple juice, gin, coconut rum, vanilla extract, lime juice, lillet

Try this fruity martini cocktail featuring delicious pineapple juice, which is sure to please everyone’s taste palette. Serve with something on the salty side such as pretzels or mixed nuts.

7 Tasty Martini Recipes

Marshmallow Martini

Ingredients: Fluffed marshmallow vodka, Tres Leches liqueur, white chocolate Godiva liqueur, half and half, gin

Okay, we know it’s not quite Christmas yet, but this yummy marshmallow martini just couldn’t wait until December (or even July). Made with delicious marshmallow vodka, it’s a rich beverage that isn’t exactly ideal if you’re watching those calories.

7 Tasty Martini Recipes

Grapefruit Martini

Ingredients: Gin, St Germain liqueur, grapefruit juice, grapefruit wedge, thyme

Combine all of the ingredients into a shaker with some ice, then pour through a strainer directly into a martini glass. If you’re feeling extra creative, rim the glass with the wedge for additional flavour.

7 Tasty Martini Recipes

Raspberry Limeade Martini

Ingredients: Raspberry or plain vodka, lemonade, raspberry garnish, lime or lemon slice

With only 4 ingredients, this is the perfect cocktail to create if you just don’t have time on your side. Pour the vodka and lemonade into a shaker with a few ice cubes. Strain into a martini glass, and garnish with raspberry, lime or lemon.

7 Tasty Martini Recipes

French Pear Martini

Ingredients: St Germain elderflower liqueur, pear vodka, champagne, granulated sugar, lemon wedge, pear

The perfect party cocktail which takes less than 5 minutes to create and tastes absolutely amazing. If you can’t get your hands on pear flavoured vodka, use something which is equally as fruity – no one will even notice the difference!

7 Tasty Martini Recipes

Bachelor’s Button Martini Cocktail

Ingredients: Sugar, water, carnation petals, gin, Lillet Blanc, simple syrup, lemon juice, egg white

So, we’ve left the best until last. This springtime cocktail features all the best parts of a classic cocktail – gin, egg white and carnation petals.

7 Tasty Martini Recipes

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