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 Summer always inspires us to find new ways to quench our thirst while enjoying beautiful weather.With martinis making a cocktail comeback, many fans are looking for some interesting twists on this stylish and classic concoction. A summer martini should be cool, crisp and refreshing! So wehave gathered some recipes that are sure to delight your taste buds. Whether you are mixing martinis for guests aboard your boat, in your backyard retreat or sipping by the pool, these should satisfy everyone's martini taste.
We found this special recipe after doing some serious research when we visited Key West, Florida.
This is the best Key Lime Martini in our opinion - and, believe me, we tasted a lot of them!
Key Lime Martini
4 oz Bacardi Limone
1-1/2 oz Liquor 43
1/2 oz Rose's Lime Juice
1 oz Heavy Cream
Lime Slices
Pour Bacardi Limone over ice in a shaker. Add Liquor 43 and lime juice. Shake for a minute. Add heavy cream and shake again. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lime slice.
For a special occasion or a romantic summer evening, put on some soft music, light the candles and enjoy this delicious Kiss.
Golden French Kiss
1-1/2 oz B&B
1-1/2 oz French sparkling mineral water
3 oz French Champagne, well chilled
Orange Slices
Pour B&B over ice in a shaker. Add mineral water and champagne. Stir. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with an orange slice.
Sit back, relax, turn up the smooth jazz and slowly sip this refreshing martini. We like it with a touch of mint.
Lemon Drop Martini
4 oz Absolut Citron Vodka
1/2 Teaspoon Dry Vermouth
1 Teaspoon Limoncello
Lemon Slices
Mint Leaf (optional)
Pour vodka, vermouth and Limoncello over ice in a shaker. Shake for a minute. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with lemon slice and mint leaf.
For a backyard barbecue, this sweet treat will top the list of your favorite things. You could also substitute watermelon liquor and pulvarized watermelon for another version of this fruit-tini.
4 oz Gin
1 Teaspoon Dry Vermouth
2 oz. Strawberry Liquor
Plump, Fresh Strawberries
Pour ingredients over ice in shaker. Let stand a minute and then stir. Strain into a martini glass and add a strawberry.
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