On Wednesday I wrote aboutmarmalade mixologyand the rich, alluring flavor this breakfast-table staple can bring to cocktails. Here's perhaps the best example of this type of cocktail: theBreakfast Martini.
Developed by London bartenderSalvatore Calabrese, the Breakfast Martini takes a basic gin sour and amps up the citrus component in three ways. First, Calabrese incorporates a crisp backbone of orange flavor with Cointreau; second, he adds richness and a bitter edge with a dollop of orange marmalade; and third, he finishes the drink with a spray of oil from a swath of fresh orange zest.
Gentle and flavorful, the Breakfast Martini is enjoyable at any time, but it's especiallywell-suited as a brunch cocktail. And while the use of "martini" in the name is all kinds of verboten among cocktail purists, this is such a tasty drink that we won't get hung up on semantics.
Recipe Details
The Breakfast Martini Recipe
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1 3/4盎司gin
1/2ouncefresh lemon juicefrom one lemon
1/2ounceCointreau
1teaspoonorange marmalade
Quarter-sizedpieceoforange zest, or strip cut with a channel knife
Directions
Combine gin, lemon juice, Cointreau, and marmalade in cocktail shaker and stir to break up marmalade and mix it with the liquid ingredients. Fill shaker with ice, shake well for 10 seconds, and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Squeeze orange zest over drink so orange oil sprays over surface. Drop orange zest into cocktail to garnish, and serve.
Special equipment
cocktail shaker, strainer
Nutrition Facts(per serving) | |
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177 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
9g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 177 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol0mg | 0% |
Sodium5mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein0g | |
Vitamin C 8mg | 41% |
Calcium 6mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 0% |
Potassium 23mg | 0% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |