Skip advertisement Advertisement

Paddington Bear Martini

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (31)
Paddington Bear Martini image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 barspoon Orange marmalade
1 3⁄4 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
3⁄4 fl oz Pisco
1⁄2 fl oz Strucchi Bianco Vermouth

Read about cocktail measures and measuring

Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above.

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 26.4 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Created on the 28th November 2014 by yours truly to celebrate the premiere of Paddington Bear the movie. Paddington is a Peruvian bear who has a penchant for marmalade sandwiches – hence the use of both marmalade and Peruvian pisco in this Martini.

More cocktails by Simon Difford

Review

Tangy orange marmalade with gin and pisco rounded with bianco vermouth.

Variations/similar cocktails

Marmalade Cocktail - with orange marmalade, dry gin and lemon juice.
Breakfast Martini - with orange marmalade, dry gin, triple sec and lemon juice.
English Marmalade (Hawksmoor Marmalade Martini) - with orange marmalade, dry gin, red bitter liqueur, lemon juice and orange bitters.
Milanese Breakfast Martini - with orange marmalade, dry gin, red bitter liqueur, lemon juice and prosecco.
Breakfast Gimlet - with orange marmalade, dry gin, lime cordial and lemon juice.
20 best Marmalade, preserves & conserves cocktails

Difford’s Shop logo
$2.43 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 14 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

Checkout

* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.

Visit Difford’s Shop USA

Gallery

Comments & Discussion

Luca Sorriso Valvo
Being out of marmelade, I have replaced it with a homemade bergamot jam, which probably revolutionized the overall flavour. The result was strongly bitter (despite the added extra sugar syrup to balance the extra bitterness of the bergamot), but in a very pleasant way. A sipper, strong, bitter, decise and overall well balanced.
score: 1
Luca Sorriso Valvo
Probably the name should be changed though, as swapping orange for bergamot kills the Paddington link...
score: 1
Avery Garnett
Used (earl grey infused) Dolin dry in place of bianco as it was all I had - but an incredibly good drink. Perfect balance.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
What a wonderful tribute to Paddington. It is perfect for his name. Used an organic orange marmalade which is not as sweet as many of the others in the stores. Loved the hint of orange in this Martini variation.
score: 2
Paul Holdsworth Premium Member
I made this with my own homemade seville orange marmalade, so was expecting great things! It was very nice, don't get me wrong, but the marmalade does dominate (which is maybe the point), but it did seem to rather undersell the pisco, which deserves a front and central role. Might be worth reversing the gin/pisco ratios? Just a thought...
score: 1
Kevin Haynes Premium Member
Picked up some pisco and Bianco specifically to make this drink, and absolutely worth it! I love it! Thanks so much for sharing this one, Simon!
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Great to hear Kevin. I remember cycling to Paddington station to find a bear to garnish this cocktail. One lost bear given a good home!
score: 3

View 5 comments and discussion

See more...

Difford’s Shop logo
$2.43 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 14 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

Checkout

* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.

Visit Difford’s Shop USA

Beverly Hills Hotel Cocktail

Beverly Hills Hotel Cocktail Image

Zingy grapefruit sourness balances rich elderflower in this gin-laced cocktail, which you might consider enjoying with your breakfast. That's how they...

View more

Cadillac Margarita (AKA Grand Margarita)

Cadillac Margarita (AKA Grand Margarita) Image

A flavoursome Margarita, with the liqueur's rich cognac and orange notes adding to this cocktail's depth of flavour.

View more

Champagne Cocktail

Champagne Cocktail Image

Starts bone dry and becomes slightly sweeter as you reach the dissolving cube at the bottom, depending on how briskly you drink of course. Back in the...

View more

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin Image

Dilution is key to this fruity sweet 'n' sour cocktail, hence, depending on your ice, the Charlie Chaplin may benefit from the addition of a splash of...

View more

China Blue

China Blue Image

This simple turquoise cocktail tastes more adult and interesting than its colour might suggest.

View more

Tulane Aperitif

Tulane Aperitif Image

Adapted from the classic Tulane cocktail with Chambreyzette aperitif in place of strawberry liqueur.

View more