Orange Martini

Orange Martini

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A Martini variation using freshly squeezed orange juice.

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

Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

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

Squeeze the juice from the remainder of the orange,

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

Strain into a cocktail glass.

Garnish with the orange wheel.

Vodka Martini

Vodka Martini

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A simple vodka martini; shaken, not stirred.

Ingredients

60 ml vodka
20 ml dry vermouth
2 dashes aromatic bitters (optional)
Twist of lemon for garnish

Directions

Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Add the liquid ingredients and shake until well chilled.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Twist the lemon over the glass to release the oils and then drop into the glass.

Russian Spring Punch

Russian Spring Punch

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The Russian Spring Punch is a highball cocktail of vodka and liqueur which was created in London, England by Dick Bradsell in the 1980s

Ingredients

25 ml vodka
15 ml blackcurrant liqueur
Champagne
25 ml fresh lemon juice
10 ml simple syrup

Directions

Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

Add all ingredients except champagne and shake until well chilled.

Strain into a highball glass over an ice ball.

Top off with champagne.