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Celebrate National Martini Day With 8 Twists on the Classic Cocktail
James Bond preferred them shaken, not stirred. RECIPE: Max Brenner's Chocolate Martini Queen Elizabeth II likes hers with lemon. And WC Fields reportedly drank at least two a day -- and that was before breakfast. It's National Martini Day. And what better way to celebrate than by mixing up a cocktail that takes a decidedly new twist on the traditional gin 'tini? READ: 10 Spirited Southern Cocktails To make Right Now Purists will argue that if it's not made with gin and vermouth, it isn't a martini at all. But mixologists have been offering up playful takes on the classic cocktail for years. And whether you take yours dirty or dry, with cocktail onions or a twist, we say bottoms up on this auspicious holiday.
- Since Nutella became a thing, people have been searching for ways to change up ordinary recipes by incorporating the hazelnut spread. Blogger Averie Sunshine came up with a drinkable (alcohol-based) version that blends Nutella with Irish Cream and Frangelico. READ: 10 Recipes With Nutellaread moreAverie CooksShare
- Who says peppermint is just for the holiday season? Food photographer and blogger Jonathan Gayman definitely would check the "disagree" box. Try these vodka-based, peppermint infused martinis if you don't believe him. And if you're really feeling it, top with a home-made marshmallow (store bought work equally fine).read moreJonathan Gayman PhotographyShare
- Enjoy all of the pleasure of a hearty helping of peach cobbler pie in a sleeker and lighter martini. Amber from Slim Pickin's Kitchen suggest the addition of whipped cream, vodka and graham crackers on the rim to get an even more authentic liquid cobbler-in-a-martini-glass.read moreSlim Pickins' KitchenShare
- What's better than melty chocolate, toasted marshmallows and graham crackers? Angie McGowan from Doughmesstic ups the ante with vodka, creme de cacao and Irish Cream. We recommend sipping these on the deck rather than risking wandering around in the woods after one or two of these.read moreDoughmessticShare
- Published9 Images
Celebrate National Martini Day With 8 Twists on the Classic Cocktail
James Bond preferred them shaken, not stirred. RECIPE: Max Brenner's Chocolate Martini Queen Elizabeth II likes hers with lemon. And WC Fields reportedly drank at least two a day -- and that was before breakfast. It's National Martini Day. And what better way to celebrate than by mixing up a cocktail that takes a decidedly new twist on the traditional gin 'tini? READ: 10 Spirited Southern Cocktails To make Right Now Purists will argue that if it's not made with gin and vermouth, it isn't a martini at all. But mixologists have been offering up playful takes on the classic cocktail for years. And whether you take yours dirty or dry, with cocktail onions or a twist, we say bottoms up on this auspicious holiday.
- Celebrate National Martini Day With 8 Twists on the Classic Cocktail