4th #Cocktail of #FridayNightCocktails on the 25th February: Orange Martini

This is a variation of the vodka Martini recipe adding some freshly squeezed orange juice and replacing the vermouth with an orange liqueur such as Cointreau.

Orange Martini

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time3 mins

A Martini variation using freshly squeezed orange juice.

 50 ml vodka
 25 ml Cointreau
 12 ml simply syrup (or to taste)
 50 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
 Orange wheel for garnish

1

Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2

Cut an orange wheel from the centre of an ornage for garnish.

3

Squeeze the juice from the remainder of the orange,

4

Add the freshly squeezed orange juice along with the other liquid ingredients to the shaker and shake until well chilled.

5

Strain into a cocktail glass.

6

Garnish with the orange wheel.

Ingredients

 50 ml vodka
 25 ml Cointreau
 12 ml simply syrup (or to taste)
 50 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
 Orange wheel for garnish

Directions

1

Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2

Cut an orange wheel from the centre of an ornage for garnish.

3

Squeeze the juice from the remainder of the orange,

4

Add the freshly squeezed orange juice along with the other liquid ingredients to the shaker and shake until well chilled.

5

Strain into a cocktail glass.

6

Garnish with the orange wheel.

Orange Martini

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