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Balmoral Martini
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Balmoral Martini
Photographed in an Urban Bar Verdot Small Martini Glass 12.5cl
| 2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1⁄4 oz | Strucchi Dry Vermouth |
| 1⁄6 oz | Strucchi Bianco Vermouth |
| 3 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Blended Scotch whisky |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- STIR first 4 ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into chilled glass.
- FLOAT Scotch whisky.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Dry vermouth, Bianco/blanc/blanco vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Successfully float the whisky and the aromatic first sip from this Dry Martini is a delight. I've split the vermouths to add a little bianco richness.
Variant:
History:
Adapted from a recipe created by John J. Poister and published in his 1989 The New American Bartender's Guide.
BALMORAL MARTINI
John J. Poister, The New American Bartender's Guide, 1989
2 oz Bombay Gin
Several dashes dry vermouth, or to taste
Several dashes of Scotch whisky
Stir gin and vermouth with ice in a pitcher and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Float Scotch whisky on top of drink and garnish with a lemon zest twist.
Created by the author for Carillon Importers, Ltd
Nutrition:
One serving of Balmoral Martini contains 159 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 29.31% alc./vol. (29.31° proof)
- 22.7 grams of pure alcohol
- More Aperitivo/aperitif cocktails
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- More Savoury (e.g. Bloody Mary) cocktails
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- More Spirit-forward cocktails
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First, I have to congratulate myself on a successful float of the scotch. First time doing it and I got it right. Little victories.
Second, that bar spoon of scotch is very, very subtle. I’m tempted to do it again with .25 oz/7.5 ml of scotch, just so it is a bit more present.
Finally , this ratio of gin to vermouth is near my personal preference, so I really enjoyed this cocktail. Maybe just my imagination, but Botanist just feels right in this cocktail.
Great drink that leaves plenty of room for personal tweaking.