Oriental Tartini
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 22.7% ABV ∙
The Oriental Tartini shakes London dry gin with lychee liqueur, pink grapefruit juice and bianco vermouth, served up in a coupe. Silky and bright, it opens with citrus tang, softens into a floral sweetness, and finishes clean with a faint saline edge lingering on the palate.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 45 mlLychee liqueur 20 mlPink grapefruit juice 20 mlBianco vermouth 15 mlSaline solution 1 dash
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Express a grapefruit twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
- Optionally, garnish with a lychee on a skewer
Tips
- Use freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice — bottled juice loses the aromatic edge that balances the lychee liqueur's sweetness.
- Express the grapefruit twist directly over the surface before dropping it in; the oils lift the aroma the first sip relies on.
- Chill the coupe beforehand — the drink is fine-strained with no ice in the glass, so it warms quickly without a cold vessel.
- Add the saline solution as a single dash and taste; it sharpens the fruit flavors without reading as salty.
FAQ
What are the three types of martinis?
Martinis are generally grouped as the classic dry martini (gin or vodka with dry vermouth), the sweet or perfect martini (using sweet or a mix of vermouths), and flavored modern variations built around a fruit or liqueur twist. The Oriental Tartini falls into that last, modern category, pairing gin with lychee liqueur, grapefruit juice, and bianco vermouth instead of the classic dry build.
