Name: Floral Martini
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Gin; 20 ml Dry vermouth; 10 ml Elderflower liqueur; 2.5 ml Rose water

Floral Martini
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Serve in a Martini glass

Ingredients:
2 oz	Hayman's London Dry Gin
²⁄₃ oz	Strucchi Dry Vermouth
¹⁄₃ oz	Elderflower liqueur
0.08 oz	Rose water

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How to make:

Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
Prepare garnish of edible flower.
STIR all ingredients with ice.
FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish with edible flower.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Dry vermouth - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Strength & taste guide:

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Review:

This aptly named gin Martini is floral but semi-dry and spirit-forward.

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History:

Adapted from a drink created in 2003 at Zander Bar in London, England.

Nutrition:

One serving of Floral Martini contains 180 calories

Alcohol content:

1.7 standard drinks
25.81% alc./vol. (25.81° proof)
23.9 grams of pure alcohol

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Calvin Grant

28th April at 04:43

Initially, the lingering redolence of rose perfume perhaps overpowered the taste of this tipple. Did it dissipate or did my nose desensitize to the scent, I do not know. From there and a bit of air the floral flavours came to the fore, and the finish was exquisite. I think I'll have some more.

John Hinojos

14th February at 01:16

Wanted the cocktail a bit drier, so we used half the amount of Elderflower. Very unexpected flavour. Just a slight hint of rose, but there were tastes of spices and grapefruit. Great pre-Valentine's Day cocktail. Cheers!

Michelle Bell

21st March 2024 at 01:56

To a person like me loves Gin but no to Martini…..this is could be a nice re-introduction, at least for me tonight.

David Hoyle

25th March 2023 at 20:50

Used Plymouth Gin, St. Germain Elderlower liqueur and Nielsen-Massey rosewater. I recommend starting with one or two drops of this rosewater as it is really powerful, and adding more to personal taste, if necessary. It may be that Fiorente elderflower has a stronger taste than St. Germain, so possibly add 5 mls extra of the latter. I reckon this is a beautifully subtle and delicately floral martini if the proportions are carefully prepared; different brands can make a difference.

G. M. Genovese

11th January 2023 at 11:28

The above recipe was ridiculously too floral for my taste. These are my adjustments: 20 ml dry vermouth (used Dolin dry, but I would opt for another brand, probably my fave Noilly Prat), 10 ml St. Germain, 5 ml rose water... Using that recipe, the elderflower looms large in the aftertaste, with the rose water adding some color. Plus, the herbal qualities of the gin and vermouth are now allowed to express themselves... Thrilled to finally utilize my rose water... (11 Jan 2023, 6:28a)

Mark Mearing-Smith

18th February 2023 at 19:35

Just made with the updated 60/20/10/2.5 and spot on with floral balance I'd say.

Simon Difford

12th January 2023 at 20:08

Agreed! I've upped the vermouth to 20ml as you suggest but I've also cut the floral elements back even more. Many thanks for the feedback.

Robert Schroeder

29th April 2022 at 09:46

Really nice, this one. Very well balanced. It's strong enough from the gin that it's not overly flowery, which I thought it might be. Just lovely and smooth.

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