VAR-Tini
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VAR-Tini
Glass:
Photographed in an Urban Bar Verdot Small Martini Glass 12.5cl
| 2 fl oz | Ketel One Vodka from freezer |
| 3⁄4 fl oz | Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry chilled |
| 1⁄4 fl oz | Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.) |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist and skewered olive, perhaps also with a chocolate mini football or other decoration.
How to make:
Garnish:
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and discard.
- Garnish with skewered olive and perhaps also a football-related decoration.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Amontillado sherry - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Inspired by football's controversial Video Assistant Referee and, fittingly, made with Vodka, Amontillado sherry and Rye whiskey, this "VAR Martini" is just as divisive. In keeping with its football theme, it contains a total of 90ml of ingredients: one millilitre for each minute of playing time. However, this makes no allowance for stoppage time, even those caused by lengthy VAR interventions.
History:
Created in May 2026 by yours truly for the 2026 World Cup held in North America, hence a splash of American whiskey was an essential ingredient.
Nutrition:
One serving of VAR-Tini contains 173 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.8 standard drinks
- 27.93% alc./vol. (55.85° proof)
- 25.2 grams of pure alcohol
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