National Martini Day: June 19 [COCKTAIL TIME]

Martinis are having a moment, so we’re showcasing some unique recipes from gins like Empress and Revivalist, as well as unexpected variations with tequilas like Flecha Azul and Herradura, Dos Hombres Mezcal, Kraken Rum, Woodford Reserve, and more.

From elevated twists on the classic martini to innovative riffs, there’s something for all your readers to mix up and enjoy. Recipes below!

The Gardener’s Martini

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Revivalist Garden Gin 

• 0.75 oz Lillet rose 

• 3 drops Grapefruit bitters

Method:

Add all ingredients to mixing glass with ice. Stir for 20 seconds. Strain into chilled coupe glass. Garnish with grapefruit zest.

 

Proper Apple Pie Martini 

Ingredients:

• 2oz Proper No. Twelve Irish Apple

• 2 oz Irish Cream Liqueur

• 2 Dashes of cinnamon

• Graham cracker rim on glass

Method: 

In a Boston shaker filled with ice, add 2 oz Proper Irish Apple, 2 oz Irish Cream Liqueur, and a dash of cinnamon. Shake and strain into a martini glass rimmed with crushed graham cracker. Garnish with a dash of cinnamon.

 

Gherkin Martini

Looking for something savory? Try the Empress Cucumber Lemon Gin version of the dirty martini featuring a pickle twist for even more zest and zing!

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin 

• 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth 

• 0.5 oz Gherkin Brine 

• Garnishes: Lemon Twist and Gherkin 

Method:

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Express lemon oils over the cocktail and garnish with a twist and gherkin.

 

Perfect Mezcal Martini

A smoky twist on a classic cocktail! 

Ingredients: 

• 1.5 oz Dos Hombres Mezcal

• 1 Dash Celery Bitters

• 0.5 oz Yellow Chartreuse

• 1 oz Dolin Blanc

Method: 

Add all ingredients to your shaker and vigorously shake. Serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. Enjoy!

 

Mexican Martini

Ingredients:

• 1.5 parts Tequila Herradura Silver

• 1 part Fresh Lime Juice

• ½ part Olive Juice

• ½ part Premium Orange Liqueur

• ½ part Agave Nectar (to taste)

Method: 

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and green olives.

 

Krakaccino Espresso Martini

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz Kraken® Gold Spiced Rum

• .05 oz Irish Cream

• 1 oz Espresso

• Whipped Cream

• Garnish: Cinnamon Stencil of The Beast 

Method: 

Combine all ingredients in a glass rimmed with chocolate sauce. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stencil of The Beast.

 

Dulce Vida Mexican Martini 

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeño Tequila 

• .5 oz Naranja Orange Liqueur 

• 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice 

• .5 oz Agave Nectar 

• Garnishes: Salt Rim, Lime Wedge, Stuffed Olives

Method: 

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake & strain into a glass with ice. Garnish and enjoy.

 

Repo Espresso

A rich, additive-free twist on the classic Espresso Martini. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz Flecha Azul Reposado Tequila

• 1 oz espresso

• ½ oz Kahlua

• Dash Angostura bitters

Method: 

Combine tequila, espresso and Kahlua in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a coupe glass. Add dash of Angostura bitters. 

 

Glendalough Rose Martini

A fun, floral martini with a natural pink hue.

Ingredients: 

• 1.5 oz Glendalough Rose Gin

• 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth

• 0.5 oz Elderflower Liqueur

• Lemon twist, garnish

Method: 

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until very cold. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

 

Double Oaked Espresso Manhattan

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

• 0.75 oz Coffee Liqueur

• 0.25 oz  Sweet Vermouth

• 2 Dashes  Angostura Bitters

Method: 

Add ingredients to a shaker tin with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled and diluted.

Double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon peel or espresso beans.

 

Cheers!

 

Please drink responsibly.