There’s something about a martini that oozes sophistication, whether it’s the elegant glass shape, the associations to a certain international spy or (in the classic recipes) its pure alcohol conten. In its truest form the martini is a mixture of gin and vermouth, but its name has been extended to a vast range of cocktails, that often have little resemblance to a true martini other than the glass it’s served in.
There is a lot of wiggle room when it comes to concocting a martini recipe, the more 'out-there' recipes call for vodka rather than gin to avoid the hit of botanicals that come with gin. Think chocolate, crème brulee, porn star or appletini versions.
The list compiled below lean more towards twists on the traditional and lend themselves well to the savoury style Yours & Mine gin featured in our Martini Gift Box.
