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Polish Martini

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (32)
Polish Martini image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
3⁄4 fl oz Ketel One Vodka
3⁄4 fl oz Bison grass vodka
3⁄4 fl oz Krupnik spiced honey liqueur
3⁄4 fl oz Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Martini glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of apple slice.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. Garnish with apple slice floated on surface.

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Polish Martini contains 162 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 21.23% alc./vol. (42.46° proof)
  • 20.5 grams of pure alcohol

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

History

Created by Dick Bradsell, for his (Polish) father-in-law, Victor Sarge. Dick's original formula was equal parts and he specified sweet clear pasteurised apple juice in preference to cloudy fresh juice.

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Review

In Poland, Bison Grass vodka and apple juice are a classic combo, here also with an additional splash of Polish honey liqueur.

Adjust the quantity of apple juice and honey liqueur to suit your palate. We've played around with this recipe a lot over the years (it's one of our favs), and for us, equal parts (preferably with freshly pressed green apple juice) is perfectly balanced.

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Comments & Discussion

Brandon Huang
If I cannot get my hands on bison grass vodka, can I simply go with twice the amount of the other vodka of my choice? If I also add in tea-flavored bitters, or even real herbal tea, can I reconstruct the flavor profile of the missing bison grass vodka?
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Bison grass is so aromatic that I don't believe you will be able to replicate the flavour with another product. Have you tried online shops such as thewhiskyexchange.com who may ship to your region?
score: 2
Brandon Huang
Sounds like I might have to get myself a bottle of Davna. Also thanks a lot for introducing thewhiskyexchange.com. I will check it out.
score: 1
Piotr Grzybek
...and I would suggest trying polish potato vodka for this one, eg. Chopin or Luksusowa. Potato vodkas are more creamy and subtle, it would reduce the booziness.
score: 6
Piotr Grzybek
I prefer adding just a little bit of lime juice to increase acidity of the cocktail. Additionally, in my opinion it's slightly more spicy and complex.
score: 2
Mr. Boston
Bold move specifying a vodka from the Netherlands for a "Polish Martini."
score: 6
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
As they would say on the BBC, "other vodkas are available." Ketel One is my vodka of choice but I can see that a Polish rye vodka would fit the bill.
score: 2

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