Rocky Mountain Martini

Name: Rocky Mountain Martini
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz coloradomade gin; 1/2 oz dry vermouth; 1/4 oz clear crme de cacao; 2 dashes lavender bitters; 1 sprig rosemary; undefined ice; undefined pine needle garnish or small pine cone

Rocky Mountain Martini with Colorado-inspired flavors

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

Unknown*

Calories

Unknown*

Net Carbs

Unknown*

Ingredients:

pine needle garnish or small pine cone

AI Request:Create a cocktail inspired by the state of Colorado, and similar in profile to a martini

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

The Rocky Mountain Martini is inspired by the pristine snow-capped peaks and the adventurous spirit of Colorado. This cocktail combines the crisp, dry essence of a classic martini with the herbal and pine notes reminiscent of Colorado's vast evergreen forests. It's a sophisticated, yet adventurous twist on the traditional martini, perfect for sipping after a day of mountain exploration or as a classy nod to the Centennial State at your next gathering. **Ingredients:** - 2 oz Colorado-made gin (look for a brand that uses local botanicals) - 1/2 oz dry vermouth - 1/4 oz clear crème de cacao (to hint at the state's mining history) - 2 dashes of lavender bitters (to pay homage to Colorado's wildflowers) - A sprig of fresh rosemary (as a nod to the alpine flora) - Ice - Pine needle garnish (ensure it's a non-toxic variety) or a single small pine cone **Method:** 1. Chill a martini glass by placing it in the freezer or by filling it with ice water and setting it aside. 2. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes. 3. Pour the Colorado-made gin, dry vermouth, clear crème de cacao, and lavender bitters into the mixing glass. 4. Stir the mixture gently but thoroughly, chilling the liquids without diluting them too much (stirring for about 30 seconds to a minute should do). 5. Discard the ice from your martini glass if you've chilled it with water. 6. Strain the cocktail into the chilled martini glass, ensuring a smooth pour without any ice chips. 7. Gently slap the rosemary sprig between your hands to release its aroma, then float it on top of the drink as garnish. 8. Optionally, add a pine needle garnish or a cleaned small pine cone to the rim of the glass for an extra touch of Colorado's natural beauty. **Glassware:** Serve the Rocky Mountain Martini in a classic martini glass to maintain the elegant aesthetic of the original cocktail while introducing the new flavors and garnishes that celebrate Colorado's iconic landscape. Enjoy the crisp, botanical-forward profile with subtle chocolate notes that complement the mountainous backdrop of the state's rugged terrain.

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