Margarita Martini

You can't think about margaritas without thinking of Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville so I had to do a special recipe card for that one.

This is the official recipe for a classic Margarita from the IBA (The International Bartender's Association) which calls for a 7:4:3 ration of tequila, triple sec and lime juice.  The classic Margarita is served over ice in an old fashioned glass but most contemporary tastes prefer a frozen (blended) version so I have included those instructions as well.

You can substitute Cointreau for the Triple Sec, add an ounce of Blue Curacao for a Blue Margarita and, of course, there are the fruit versions for the blended or frozen margarita where you add some fresh fruit to the blender.  My favorite of the fruit versions is the Strawberry Margarita because I love strawberries and they add a touch of sweetness to the cocktail that balances the tartness nicely.

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Updated 4-2017

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VERY BERRY MARTINI &Taste Testing Liquors!

The

VERY BERRY MARTINI

 & a little trick to taste test before you buy a new liquor!

Black Currant Vodka is one of the more unusual infused vodkas out there and I tried several brands before I settled on Absolut Kurant as my choice for my bar. The other brand was more like a black currant liqueur because they infused the vodka with blackcurrant juice and not the berries and I occasionally use it for a little splash of sweetness and that rich blackcurrant fruitiness.  The last bottle I got stuck with was a raving dud which tasted like cough syrup gone bad and ended up going down the drain while I cleaned the bottle to use for infusions!

Despite what the ads might tell you, not every bottle of alcohol is drinkable and I've gotten stuck with a enough swill over the years that I have developed a sneaky little trick to try out a new booze before I buy a whole bottle of something that can't be saved by any means of mixology magic.

This is my little taste testing secret:  I go to a local, upscale, hip drinking establishment where they stock all assortment of exotic and quixotic alcohol and order one shot in a snifter.  This allows me to experience the nose and the taste unadulterated by any mixes and undiluted by ice and it's a boon to my booze budget as well!  I'll slowly sip the shot, roll it around in my mouth and make note of back tastes, the burn and the texture and I can even see the "legs" as the liquor slides back down the glass.

As a mixology hobbyist this method has saved me a ton of money I would have wasted on a bottle of a bad liquor while I also gather great information from the professionals behind the bar. I've gotten to the point that I will stop in a few of my favorite drinking establishments and see what's new in their bar and catch up on some cocktail gossip while I'm at it.

If I owned a bar I would definitely have a Tasting Night at least once a month!

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AMARETTO MANGO MARTINI

THE AMARETTO MANGO MARTINI

This is what happens when you tango a mango with vodka. . .

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Updated 8-2016

CARAMEL APPLE MARTINI

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CARAMEL APPLE MARTINI RECIPE

Inspired by it's cousin, the classic Apple Martini, my Caramel Apple Martini is a little happy hour trip to one of my favorite treats of all time.

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Apple Cocktails

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COCKTAIL FACTS & HISTORY

WHAT IS A COCKTAIL?

• A Cocktail is a mixed drink that contains two or more ingredients, one of which must be a spirit. This means a cocktail is an alcoholic beverage.  Technically if it doesn't contain alcohol it is not a "cocktail".*
• Non alcoholic versions of cocktails are often called "virgin" cocktails and, most recently "mocktails".
• Originally cocktails were a mixture of spirits, sugar, water and bitters but today a cocktail is considered any mixed drink that is made with alcohol.
•  Once upon a time cocktails were called bitter slings.
• The true origin of the word cocktail is not known, however, the first known appearance of the word in print was in The Farmer's Cabinet on April 28, 1803.

  *Read more about the Cocktails Facts and History and The Original Cocktail Party at:  A HISTORY OF THE COCKTAIL

Life's just a #cocktail party ― on the street.
~ Mick Jagger

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GAZPACHO MARTINI - Today's Featured Martini

THE GAZPACHO MARTINI

Recipe

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CANDIED PECAN MUDSLIDE MARTINI

Thanks for visiting MartiniDiva.Com!   Did a little housekeeping and things have moved.
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