Gin Martini Caprese
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A refreshing twist on the classic gin martini, incorporating the vibrant flavors of a Caprese salad with fresh basil and tomato.
History
The Gin Martini Caprese is an innovative fusion that emerged in the late 20th century, celebrating the freshness of Italian cuisine with the elegance of a classic gin martini.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, add 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of dry vermouth, and a pinch of salt.
Step 3.
- Add a few fresh basil leaves and muddle gently to extract their flavor.
Step 4.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.
Step 5.
- Empty the ice water from the cocktail glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
Step 6.
- Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and a cherry tomato on a skewer.
Ingredients
2 ounces Gin
1 ounce Dry Vermouth
4 leaves Fresh basil leaves — muddled
1 pinch Salt (optional)
1 Cherry Tomato — on a skewer as garnish (garnish)
1 Fresh basil leaf — for garnish (garnish)
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