Havanamartini Recipes

CLASSIC MARTINI

Steps:

• Combine the gin and vermouth in a cocktail mixing glass (or any other type of glass). Fill the mixing glass with 1 handful ice and stir continuously for 30 seconds until very cold.
• Strain the drink into a cocktail or martini glass (purists chill the glass first).
• Use a knife to remove a 1″ wide strip of the lemon peel. Squeeze the lemon peel into the drink to release the oils. Gently run the peel around the edge of the glass, then place it in the glass and serve.

HAWAIIAN MARTINI

Steps:

• Combine vodkas, Malibu rum, and pineapple juice in a large nozzled decanter or 5 quart jug.
• Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Slice the top and bottom off of a fresh pineapple.
• Slice the pineapple in half then slice the halves in half to make quarters.
• Cut the rind from each of the quarters, then slice the quarters into 1/2-inch thick slices.
• This will make several bite-size wedges.
• Add pineapple slices to decanter, and let mixture sit for 3 days.
• To make the drink, shake 3 ounces of the martini blend with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
• Garnish with one piece of pineapple from the decanter, speared on a toothpick.

HAVANA MARTINI

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice cubes and stir until chilled (shaken in a martini shaker may also work).
• Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
• Twist a lemon peel over the drink but do not drop.