Breakfast martini

Breakfast Martini

Breakfast Martini

Cocktail
Type	Mixed drink
Served	Straight up; without ice
Standard garnish	Orange twist
Standard drinkware	Cocktail glass
Commonly used ingredients	2 oz Gin 1 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 oz Orange marmalade 1 tsp Triple sec

The Breakfast Martini is a classic cocktail that was created by bartender Salvatore Calabrese in the late 1990s. It is a refreshing and citrusy drink that is perfect for brunch or any time of the day.

Ingredients

To make a Breakfast Martini, you will need the following ingredients:

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 oz Orange marmalade
• 1 tsp Triple sec

Preparation

Follow these steps to prepare a delicious Breakfast Martini:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add 2 oz of gin.
3. Add 1 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
4. Add 1 oz of orange marmalade.
5. Add 1 tsp of triple sec.
6. Shake the cocktail shaker well until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and chilled.
7. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
8. Garnish the drink with an orange twist.

Serving

The Breakfast Martini is traditionally served straight up, without ice, in a cocktail glass. The orange twist garnish adds a touch of citrus aroma to the drink.

Variations

There are several variations of the Breakfast Martini that you can try:

• Marmalade Martini: Substitute the gin with vodka for a different twist.
• Breakfast Negroni: Replace the gin with equal parts of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
• Breakfast Margarita: Swap the gin for tequila and the triple sec for orange liqueur.

See Also

• Cocktail
• Gin
• Lemon juice
• Triple sec