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

Ingredients

2 fl oz

Hayman's London Dry Gin

²⁄₃ fl oz

Strucchi Dry Vermouth

¹⁄₃ fl oz

Elderflower liqueur

¹⁄₁₂ fl oz

Fee Brothers Rose Water

How to make

Glassware

Prepare

Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.

Prepare garnish of edible flower.

Method

STIR all ingredients with ice.

FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

Garnish with edible flower.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Floral Martini contains 180 calories

Alcohol content:

1.7 standard drinks
25.81% alc./vol. (51.63° proof)
23.9 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Dry vermouth — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Comments & Discussion

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Calvin Grant Premium Member 1y

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 Premium Member 1y

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 2y

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 3y

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 Premium Member 3y

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)

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 3y

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.

Mark Mearing-Smith 3y

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

Robert Schroeder 4y

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.