The Mame Martini
A classic, elegant cocktail with a dash of drama, just like Mame herself
Equipment
- 1 Martini Glass or Coupe Glass A coupe glass is a a stemmed champagned glass with a shallow bowl
- 1 jigger, or shot-glass sized measuring glass
- 1 paring knife or other tool For peeling the citrus peel for garnish (don't skip this!)
- 1 Bar Spoon This is a long spoon. It can be referred to as an ice tea spoon.
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Stirring or Bar Glass You could use a high ball or tall drinking glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- .5 oz dry vermouth 1 Tblspn = 1/2 oz
- .25 oz orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier) 1 1/2 tspns = 1/4 oz
- 1 each orange/orange peel You're going to use a strip of peel for garnish
Instructions
- Chill the martini glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water. Chill for anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. You don't want the glass to shatter but you do want to have the glass be cold without diluting the drink.
- In the mixing glass, combine the gin, dry vermouth, and orange liqueur with ice.
- Stir well for about 20 to 30 seconds until well chilled. Then place the strainer tool on top of the mixing glass so the ice stays in it and the liquor pours into the martini glass.
- Peel a strip off of the orange as wide or narrow as you want. Peel around the orange. Then twist the peel over the martini glass and add it to the drink.
Notes
This recipe makes one drink. It easily increases if you're making drinks for one or more guests.
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