Martinis

Pomegranate Martini

From “101 Martinis,” by Kim Haasarud

1 1/2 ounces citrus OR orange vodka

1 1/2 ounces pomegranate juice (Pom Wonderful brand)

1 ounce grapefruit juice

1/2 ounce lemon juice

1/2 ounce simple syrup

Splash of Cointreau

Lime twist, for garnish

Combine vodka, pomegranate juice, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup and Cointreau in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime twist.

Makes 1 serving

Classic Martini

Strip of lemon peel (optional)

2 1/2 ounces premium gin OR vodka

Splash of vermouth (optional)

3 speared olives (optional)

For a proper lemon twist, rub lemon peel, yellow-side down (not the pith), around the edge of a chilled martini glass. Twist and drop into the glass. Combine the gin or vodka and vermouth in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into the chilled martini glass. If you didn’t use the lemon twist for garnish, then garnish with olives, if desired.

Makes 1 serving

Royale Flush

1 ounce Russian or premium vodka

1/2 ounce Grand Marnier liqueur

2 ounces cranberry juice

Shake vodka, liqueur and cranberry juice well with ice and pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime twist.

Makes 1 serving

French Martini

1 1/2 ounces premium vodka

1 ounce fresh pineapple juice

3/4 ounce Chambord

Lemon peel, for garnish

Combine vodka, pineapple juice and Chambord in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with the lemon peel.

Makes 1 serving

Apple Martini

2 ounces apple juice OR apple cider

1 1/2 ounces citrus vodka

1 ounce Berentzen’s Apple Liqueur (apple brandy OR apple schnapps can also be used)

1 ounce green apple puree, optional (for a more robust martini)

Splash of lemon juice

Green apple wedge for garnish

Combine apple juice, vodka, apple liqueur, apple puree, if using, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an apple wedge.

Makes 1 serving