How to Make an Elderberry Martini
An elderberry martini is a delightful twist on a classic bar drink. A classic martini is made of gin and vermouth, both of which have been replaced with vodka and elderberry flower concentrate, making the drink sweet and exotic while still retaining some of the original bite. This recipe makes one martini. Avoid serving elderberry martinis on the rocks, as the melting ice greatly reduces the flavor. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Cocktail shaker with strainer
- Ice cubes
- 3 oz. vodka
- 3 oz. elderberry flower concentrate
- Chilled martini glass
- Lime slice, for garnish
Instructions
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Fill a cocktail shaker three-quarters full with ice cubes. Add the vodka and elderberry flower concentrate to the shaker.
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Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
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Using the strainer, transfer the elderberry martini into the chilled martini glass. Garnish the martini with a lime slice and serve while the drink is cold.
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Tips & Warnings
You can use gin (instead of vodka) for this recipe if you prefer a gin martini, but you need to stir the drink instead of shaking it. Shaking a gin martini will cause the alcohol to bruise, intensifying the juniper content of the gin.
For an interesting variation, reduce the elderberry flower concentrate to 1½ ounces and add 1½ oz. of blackberry liqueur. This drink is excellent served on the rocks in a short cocktail or sours glass.
