Here are my two suggestions for Valentine’s Day martinis. No, I didn’t include a chocolate raspberry one; I figured that was so obvious. Though, if I make one, I’ll try to photograph it for a later post.
The nice thing about both of these martinis is that both have lots of vitamin C, so they will help you stay healthy! Also, they use some of the citrus fruits that are so plentiful right now.
A note on vodka: I think it is really worth the extra expense to get a good vodka. I love Grey Goose; it’s smooth and doesn’t have that harsh aftertaste that some vodkas can leave you with. If you want to experiment with flavored vodkas, Goose has many, and again, I’d go with a good vodka. I have my bother-in-law, Dave, to thank for knowing about Grey Goose.
I like to garnish my martini glasses with a sugared rim. You can make lemon sugar or orange sugar by combining zest and sugar. Or, use Sugar in the Raw for a pretty look.
Enjoy, and happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day Martinis Recipes
Rosemary Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
Rosemary Lemon Drop Martini
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 ¼ oz citron vodka plain vodka will also work
Instructions
- Bring sugar, water, rosemary, and lemon zest to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover and remove from heat; let stand for 20 minutes. Strain, discarding solids, and refrigerate syrup.
- Combine chilled syrup, lemon juice, and vodka. Pour over ice in a martini shaker. Shake until really cold. Strain into martini glass or old-fashioned glass, and garnish with small sprig of rosemary or a lemon twist, if desired.
Notes
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Orange Blossom Martini Recipe
Orange Blossom Martini
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ oz orange vodka plain vodka will also work
- ¾ oz Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- 2 ½ oz fresh squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass or an old-fashioned glass with a sugared rim. Garnish with an orange slice, if desired.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
This is a cocktail I could enjoy on a regular basis.
I am a huge citrus fan and I love that you did a fun roundup. This martini is definitely the type of drink I gravitate towards…it looks amazing.