Velvet Enigma Martini

Name: Velvet Enigma Martini
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; 1/2 oz cocchi americano; 1/4 oz grenadine; 1 tsp absinthe; for garnish lemon twist; for garnish (optional) sprig of thyme

Sophisticated and herbaceous twist on the classic martini

AI Cocktail Info

Serving : 1 cocktail

ABV

25%*

Calories

170*

Net Carbs

8g*

Ingredients:

AI Request:Make a martini with cocchi Americana, grendine, absinthe and gin. Feel free to add other common bar ingredients

*Estimated by AI - may vary

Instructions

The Velvet Enigma Martini is a sophisticated and herbaceous twist on the classic martini, featuring the complexity of Cocchi Americano paired with the sweet notes of grenadine, the anise flavors of absinthe, and the crispness of gin. A cocktail that's both intriguing and refined, ideal for sipping on a mysterious evening. Ingredients: - 2 oz Gin (a dry gin is recommended) - 1/2 oz Cocchi Americano - 1/4 oz Grenadine (preferably homemade for a deeper flavor) - 1 tsp Absinthe - Lemon twist, for garnish - Fresh sprig of thyme, for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1. Begin by chilling a martini glass. Fill it with ice and set it aside while preparing the cocktail. 2. In a mixing glass, add the absinthe. Swirl it around to coat the inside of the glass, then discard the excess (or use it to rinse the ice in the martini glass, then discard). 3. Add the gin, Cocchi Americano, and grenadine to the absinthe-rinsed mixing glass. 4. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir well for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute the mixture without making it too watery. 5. Discard the ice from the martini glass, ensuring it is well-chilled. 6. Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass, making sure not to disturb the coating of absinthe. 7. Express the lemon twist over the drink to release its oils, then run the twist around the rim of the glass and drop it into the cocktail. 8. Optionally, garnish with a sprig of thyme for an aromatic touch that complements the drink's herbaceous notes. 9. Serve and enjoy the Velvet Enigma Martini, a cocktail as enigmatic as it is velvety. This martini variation offers a journey through a garden of flavors, with each sip revealing a new layer of complexity—perfect for the cocktail enthusiast looking for a touch of sophistication and a hint of mystery.

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