National Martini Day; June 19th

June 19th: National Martini Day

For National Martini Day (June 19th) we wanted to focus on a few unique variations that we have seen in a bars across the US. These elevated and out-of-the-box martinis are sure. Have a fun variation at your bar? Tag us on Instagram!

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Clarified Espresso Martini A “classic” cocktail

Served at Diversion a cocktail bar in Houston, has taken the espresso martini trend to a NEW level by offering a CLEAR espresso martini.

The process to make a batch of these martinis, invented by Diversion bartender Devin Courtney, takes around eight hours and is a perfect science. He takes high grade African coffee beans, cinnamon, and star anise combined with water and vodka put into the rotating flask of the rotary evaporator (a device used in chemical laboratories for the efficient and gentle removal of solvents from samples by evaporation).

After approximately six hours of slowly increasing the heat and having the vapor re-condense around dry ice they are able to collect a completely clear espresso martini liquid, that then goes into an iSi container where it is filled with nitrous to replicate the foamy texture that a normal version of the drink would have.

The clear Espresso Martini is served in a frozen martini glass with chocolate covered almonds on the side that are made to look like olives. Such a cool serve and a really smart and fun garnish!

Secret Garden Served At Rococo Steak in St. Pete, Florida

2 oz Kombu infused Principe de los Apostoles Gin

.5 oz Lemon Juice

.5 oz Simple Syrup

.25 oz Vinegar

Muddled Cucumber

Microgreen Garnish

Sesame Oil

Muddle cucumber and vinegar, shake ingredients with ice, strain into martini glass. Float several drops of sesame oil on top. Garnish with microgreens.

As always, please drink responsibly and #TipYourBartenders