THE MARTINI METHOD: THE NEW MARTINI
Freezer Martinis
Belvedere Vodka $53.99 Poland 437772 Belvedere offers a creamy, full-bodied texture with subtle spice and vanilla. Naturally smooth and complex, it delivers an elegant
Luksusowa Vodka $27.99 Poland 253302 With a potato base and gluten- free pedigree, Luksusowa delivers a rich, earthy character and rounded mouthfeel. Its creamy texture is perfect for indulgent, brine- forward martinis.
Finlandia Vodka $26.49 Finland 20362 Barley and pure glacial spring water create a bright, clean spirit with a light citrus lift. Its crisp profile is perfect for refreshing martini highballs.
The pinnacle of low-effort glamour, freezer martinis are pre-batched cocktails stored in your freezer for instant perfectly chilled pours. The texture becomes almost viscous, with no need for shaking or stirring— just measure, pour and garnish. With their clean ratios and minimal ingredients, classic alcohol-based martini recipes are perfect for freezing: start with a premium spirit, batch the vermouth (and bitters if you’d like) with a touch of water, freeze and you’ll have upscale martinis ready to serve in seconds. For flawless results, Grey Goose delivers a silky, refined vodka version, while Tanqueray Nº TEN offers a bright, citrus-forward gin alternative.
foundation for refined vodka martinis.
“Colder, smoother and ready when you are.”
“Lighter on spirit, louder on vermouth.”
Reverse martinis are becoming a go-to for those who want the martini experience without the high-octane ABV. This rising trend is showing up on more menus as bartenders flip the classic ratio, making vermouth the star and using a smaller measure of gin or vodka for balance. The result is lighter in alcohol, more aromatic and often softer on the palate. Taking this idea further, 50/50 martinis use equal parts spirit and vermouth for, quite literally, a perfectly balanced serve. More robust spirits, like rye-based Belvedere Vodka, offer distinctive depth that stands out even in lower quantities in these martini variations. Reverse Martini & 50/50 Martini
Citadelle Gin $38.49 France 232587 Citadelle is made at France’s oldest gin distillery, following its original recipe. Infused with 19 botanicals, it’s vibrant and aromatic, with citrus, spice and floral elegance.
Sheringham Distillery Beacon Gin $49.99 BC Spirit 826172 Infused with yuzu, coriander, sakura and green tea, Sheringham Beacon offers floral, fruity, citrus and herbaceous notes. It shines in a delicate martini or spritz.
Tanqueray Nº TEN Gin $52.99 United
Kingdom 600163 Chamomile and citrus fruit are layered onto the classic Tanqueray profile, delivering a citrus-led gin. Despite the name, it’s made with eight botanicals, not 10.
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