Bloomsbury Martini
Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 29.6% ABV ∙
The Bloomsbury Martini is a stirred gin Martini with Licor 43, dry vermouth and two dashes of Creole-style bitters, finished with a lemon twist.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 60 mlLicor 43 Original liqueur 15 mlDry vermouth 15 mlCreole-style bitters 2 dashes
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
Tips
- Stir over plenty of large cubes for 20–30 seconds, until the drink is properly cold and has taken on some water.
- Keep the Licor 43 to 15 ml, level with the vermouth; any more and its vanilla-citrus sweetness smothers the dry gin.
History
The Bloomsbury Martini was created in 2003 by Robert "Drinkboy" Hess, a Seattle-based cocktail writer and founder of the DrinkBoy website. He named the drink Bloomsbury after the London district where Tanqueray gin was first distilled, referencing Charles Tanqueray's original 1830 distillery there.
The recipe was later published on DrinkBoy.com and picked up by cocktail reference guides as a Martini variation built around Licor 43.
FAQ
What is in a Bloomsbury Martini?
London dry gin 60 ml, Licor 43 15 ml, dry vermouth 15 ml and 2 dashes of Creole-style bitters. The gin leads; the Licor 43 adds vanilla-citrus sweetness and the bitters add spice.
Is a Bloomsbury Martini shaken or stirred?
Stirred. With no citrus juice or syrup needing aeration, stirring keeps the drink clear and silky rather than clouding it with ice shards.
What glass is a Bloomsbury Martini served in?
A martini glass, garnished with a lemon twist and served with no ice in the glass.
What does a Bloomsbury Martini taste like?
It is described as aromatic, medium-dry, and spicy, with a vanilla-like character from Licor 43 and a pinkish, rusty color.
