Wasabi Martini

Name: Wasabi Martini
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: Vodka — 60 ml; Wasabi paste — 1 pea; Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) — 20 ml; Sugar syrup — 15 ml

A spicy and sour vodka cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 21.7%

Ingredients

~192 kcal per serving

Servings

Vodka60 ml
Wasabi paste1 pea
Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)20 ml
Sugar syrup15 ml

Garnish

Nori strips

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Squeeze a pea-sized quantity of Wasabi paste 1 pea onto a bar spoon and Stir with Vodka 60 ml until wasabi dissolves
Add the remaining ingredients: Lemon juice 20 mlSugar syrup 15 ml
Shake with ice
Fine strain into the chilled glass
Garnish with a nori strip

History

Wasabi Martini is a bold and innovative take on the classic martini, offering a distinctive spicy heat balanced by bright citrus notes. Originating in early 2000s London, it mixes wasabi’s fiery punch with smooth vodka in a uniquely memorable cocktail. Perfect for adventurous drinkers, it challenges the palate with unexpected but pleasant flavors. The finish is crisp with a lingering spicy kick.