Strudel Martini
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 13.8% ABV ∙
The Strudel Martini shakes gin, vodka, cognac, Pedro Ximénez, apple cider, apple syrup and cream, served up with grated cinnamon.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 15 mlVodka 15 mlCognac 15 mlPedro Ximénez sherry 15 mlApple cider (unsweetened) 15 mlApple syrup 5 mlSingle cream/half-and-half 30 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon
Tips
- Shake hard and fine-strain so the cream is smooth and free of ice shards.
- Grate the cinnamon fresh over the surface just before serving.
History
The Strudel Martini takes its name and dessert character from apple strudel: a rich, multi-spirit drink of gin, vodka, cognac, and Pedro Ximénez sherry with apple cider, apple syrup, and cream, finished with grated cinnamon.
It shares little beyond the Martini name with the Citrus Martini, a tart drink of citron vodka, triple sec, and lemon juice from the wave of vodka-based "Neo-Martinis" that took over cocktail menus in the 1990s.
FAQ
What is in a Strudel Martini?
15 ml each of London dry gin, vodka, Cognac, Pedro Ximénez sherry and unsweetened apple cider, plus 5 ml apple syrup and 30 ml cream, with grated cinnamon on top. Together they are meant to taste like apple strudel.
Is a Strudel Martini shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The cream and apple cider need a hard shake to blend with the spirits and sherry; stirring would not mix them properly.
How strong is a Strudel Martini?
About 14% ABV. Cream, apple cider and apple syrup make up nearly half the drink, so it is much lighter than a classic spirit-only Martini.
