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Almond Martini

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (43)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
2⁄3 fl oz Adriatico Amaretto Liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Strucchi Dry Vermouth
6 drop Tonka bitters (optional)

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in an Urban Bar Verdot Small Martini Glass 12.5cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of three almonds.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with three almonds dropped into the cocktail.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Almond Martini contains 224 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 26.78% alc./vol. (53.56° proof)
  • 25.5 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 in 2005 by yours truly.

More cocktails by Simon Difford

Review

An almond-flavoured Vodkatini that delivers on its name. Best when made with tonka bitters (or vanilla bitters), adding balance and depth of flavour.

Cocktail of the day:

16th February 2026 is National Almond Day

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Comments & Discussion

Joseph Nelson Premium Member
I'm a sucker for amaretto cocktails and I love variations on Martinis so this was an easy sell for me. I really enjoyed the sweetness and complexity, though I had no vanilla bitters (or Tonka bitters) to add. I did make a second one with the dry vermouth replaced with bianco to try the sweeter, more vanilla taste in the mix and it was so sweet it was almost a dessert Martini to me! This one's getting mixed again with either flavor profile!
score: 1
Dave D. Premium Member
Wow, Simon, you did great ! Just made this as I just got my Bobs Bitters Vanilla in the mail today! Even dug around and found three, plain organic almonds to boot! Only difference , I had Martini & Rossi extra dry vermouth on hand !
score: 3
L L
I didn't have vanilla bitters so used vanilla extract and expressed lemon peel, then added as garnish. For my palate, this added a tart layer that balanced well with the amaretto and vodka.
score: 2
Beth Schneider
Lovely almond flavor without being too sweet.
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
Had this after dinner with an strawberry almond tarte. It is great and went well with the almond dessert. Would do again. Not too sweet.
score: 3

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$1.60 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 12.5 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.

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