Not that I really need an excuse to drink a good martini, but today is National Martini Day, according to whoever it is who decides these things. The folks at Three Olives sent us some recipes to share to toast to the occasion – though you also can’t go wrong with a simple mix of locally-made Watershed or OYO vodka and olives, either.
The Perfect Martini
– 3 parts Three Olives Vodka
– Shake vodka with ice and strain into a martini glass.
– Garnish with three olives
Espresso Martini
– 1 Shot of espresso
– 1/2 oz. Three Olives Chocolate Vodka
– 1/2 oz. Dark chocolate liqueur
– 1/4 oz. Amaretto
– 1/4 oz. Kahlúa
– Baileys to top off
– Shake ingredients with ice.
– Rim the glass with shaved chocolate.
– Strain and top with Baileys, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of cocoa.
Margatini
– 2 parts Maestro Dobel Tequila
– ½ part Cointreau
– 1 part fresh squeezed orange juice
– Splash of fresh lime juice
– Mix all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
– Strain into a martini glass
– Garnish with a lime wedge
Mediterranean Martini
– 3 parts Three Olives Pomegranate Vodka
– 1 part pomegranate liqueur
– Mix all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
– Strain into a martini glass
– Garnish with a lime wedgeEcstasy Martini
– 3 parts Three Olives® Grape Vodka
– 1 part blue curacao
– 1 part grenadine
– Splash of club soda
– Mix first three ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
– Strain into a martini glass and top with club soda.
Campfire Martini
– 3 parts Three Olives S’mores Vodka
– Crushed graham crackers, chocolate syrup, marshmallows
– Dip the rim of martini glass in chocolate syrup and coat with crushed graham crackers.
– Pour Three Olives S’mores into martini shaker filled with ice.
– Shake and strain into martini glass.
– Garnish with a skewer of three toasted marshmallows!
Honey Bee Martini
– 2 Parts Maestro Dobel tequila
– 3 Parts Pineapple Juice
– ¼ Part Agave Syrup
– Mix all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
– Strain into a martini glass
– Garnish with pineapple lime wedge
Bubbletini
– 2 oz. Three Olives Bubble Vodka
– 1 oz. ginger ale
– 1 oz. cranberry juice
– Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
– Garnish with a cherry
Loopy Lemon Drop Martini
– 1 1/2 oz. Three Olives Loopy Vodka
– 1/2 oz. triple sec
– 1 tsp. sugar
– 3/4 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice Mix Three Olives Loopy Vodka, triple sec, sugar and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake well.
– Rub a lemon wedge on the outer rim of a martini glass so it is barely moist. Dip the edge of the
glass into sugar.
– Pour into sugar-rimmed martini glass.
– Garnish with a twisted peel of lemon.
Cake Batter Martini
– 1 1/2 oz. Three Olives Cake Vodka
– 1 oz. White Chocolate Liqueur
– 2 oz. Milk
– Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
– Rim glass with vanilla frosting and multi-colored sprinkles!
Gummy Worm Martini
– 1 ½ oz. Three Olives Purple Vodka
– ½ ox. Blue curacao
– 1 oz. lemon-lime soda
– Pour over ice into a chilled martini glass.
– Garnish with a cherry
El Diablo Martini
– 2 Parts Maestro Dobel Tequila
– ½ part Domaine de Canton Liqueur
– ½ part fresh lemon juice
– ¼ part Crème de Cassis Liqueur Mix all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice.
– Strain into a martini glass
– Garnish with a lemon twist
Where’s your favorite spot in Columbus for a good martini?
Photos courtesy Three Olives.
