Abbey Martini
A sophisticated twist on the classic gin cocktail, the Abbey Martini introduces a fruity sweetness with orange juice and sweet vermouth, balanced perfectly by aromatic bitters.
What it tastes like
The nose leads with juniper and fresh orange peel. On the palate, the sweetness of the vermouth and juice balances the dry gin, followed by a medium-bodied texture. The finish is short and clean with a faint herbal bitterness from the Angostura.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Gin2 oz
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
- Orange Juice1 oz
- Angostura Bitters3 dashes
Preparation
- 1
Chill a Martini glass in the freezer or by filling it with ice water.
- 2
Add the Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Juice, and Angostura Bitters into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 3
Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until the shaker feels frosty.
- 4
Strain the mixture into the chilled Martini glass.
- 5
Serve immediately.
Substitutions
- Sweet VermouthPunt e Mes — This increases the bitterness and adds a richer, dark chocolate note to the drink.
- Orange JuiceGrapefruit Juice — This provides a tarter citrus profile that cuts through the sweetness of the vermouth.
- GinOld Tom Gin — Using this style creates a rounder, sweeter mouthfeel with less aggressive juniper.
- Angostura BittersOrange Bitters — This swap emphasizes the citrus profile while reducing the warm, aromatic spice character.
Variations
Abbey Royal
Top the strained mixture with dry sparkling wine to add carbonation and acidity.
Spiced Abbey
Add a barspoon of honey syrup and a pinch of cinnamon to enhance the warm botanical notes.