Fresh Martini
Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 27.9% ABV ∙
The Fresh Martini is a stirred gin cocktail with bianco vermouth, Mastiha liqueur, and white crème de menthe, served up in a coupe.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 60 mlMastiha liqueur 10 mlCrème de Menthe white 10 mlBianco vermouth 20 mlPeppermint bitters 2 dashes (opt.)
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a mint leaf
Tips
- Squeeze the mint leaf lightly between your fingers before you drop it in; that releases its aroma without any bitterness.
- The peppermint bitters are optional; the crème de menthe already gives most of the mint, so if you use them, add them last and taste.
History
The Fresh Martini is a modern riff on the Martini. It keeps the classic's gin-and-vermouth structure but adds Greek mastiha liqueur and white crème de menthe for a lighter, mint-cooled digestif-style pour.
The Martini itself has a widely disputed origin and is generally traced to the Martinez, a sweeter gin-and-vermouth drink recorded in American bartenders' guides of the 1880s.
FAQ
How do you make a Fresh Martini?
Stir 60 ml London dry gin, 20 ml bianco vermouth, 10 ml Mastiha liqueur, and 10 ml white crème de menthe with ice. Add 2 dashes of peppermint bitters if you use them, then fine-strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a mint leaf.
What are common mistakes when making a Fresh Martini?
Shaking instead of stirring, which clouds the drink, and overdoing the optional peppermint bitters when the crème de menthe already gives most of the mint. Squeeze the mint leaf lightly before dropping it in to release its aroma.
