Breakfast Martini
Breakfast Martini
Created by Salvatore Calabrese, inspired by an instance when his wife insisted he eat some toast and orange marmalade. The Breakfast Martini has a bittersweet flavor and an excellent texture from the orange marmalade.
- Flavor
- The Breakfast Martini is a captivating blend of tradition and surprise, with the tartness of lemon juice balancing the sweetness of Cointreau and orange marmalade, all cut through by the crisp edge of gin. This cocktail not only awakens the palate with its bittersweet layers and exceptional texture but also encapsulates the morning ritual in a sophisticated glass, making it a delightful paradox of breakfast and bar elegance.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Glassware
- Cocktail glass
01
RECIPE
Ingredients
4 ingredients
01Cointreau20ml
02lemon juice20ml
03gin60ml
04orange marmaladeTeaspoon
02 · METHOD
Method
- 01
In a cocktail shaker, combine orange marmalade, gin, lemon juice, and Cointreau.
- 02
Before adding ice, use a bar spoon to stir and break down the orange marmalade, then shake for a longer time than usual to fully incorporate the marmalade.
- 03
Strain into a pre-chilled martini glass.
- 04
Garnish with a lemon twist and serve.
03 · NOTES
Know your pour
- What does it taste like?
- The Breakfast Martini is a captivating blend of tradition and surprise, with the tartness of lemon juice balancing the sweetness of Cointreau and orange marmalade, all cut through by the crisp edge of gin. This cocktail not only awakens the palate with its bittersweet layers and exceptional texture but also encapsulates the morning ritual in a sophisticated glass, making it a delightful paradox of breakfast and bar elegance.
- Which glass should I use?
- Cocktail glass
- Is it beginner-friendly?
- Moderate