MAR'S Ultimate MAR-TINI

Submitted by Mar Jennings
on Thu, 01/01/2009 - 22:30

This drink is dedicated to all of the friends that have put up with taste-testing the various prototype drinks I have tried over the years in an attempt to take the classic martini, and give it a MAR twist... Some were not so good.

Recently, however, I discovered Pallini Limoncello. Feeling inspired, I wondered if I could incorporate this delicious liquor into what was a rather poor and undeveloped MAR-tini. So, even though the martini has been around for decades, I would like to contribute my recipe to the vast array of martini recipes that already exist. Mine is especially cool and refreshing. I hope you like it.What you will need for this recipe:

  • Martini shaker
  • Fresh Mint
  • One fabulous lemon
  • Lemon Juice
  • Granulated sugar
  • Pallini Limoncello
  • Boru Vodka (any vodka will do, I just prefer this brand)

Rim a martini glass with sugar. To do this, put some sugar on a small plate. Run a slice of lemon around the rim of the glass to moisten it. Dip the rim of the martini glass in the sugar. This is the same procedure as if riming with salt for a margarita.

Fill a shaker with ice about two-thirds. 

Add:

Two parts Pallini Limoncello

Two parts vodka 

Half part lemon juice

Depending on how tart or sweet you prefer your new MAR-tini, simply adjust the lemon juice and/or limoncello.

Shake well and strain into the rimmed glass. Garnish with a circle slice of lemon. For that signature MAR look, place a large mint leaf under the lemon slice on the inside of the glass.

Always drink responsibly and remember: 

One MAR-tini, two MAR-tini, three MAR-tini……FLOOR!!

Pallini Limoncello can be found in Connecticut at the following stores:

Cost-Less, Stamford

Three Seas, Stamford

Bev Max, Stamford

Harbor Avenue Liquors, Norwalk

Mel’s Discount Liquors, Norwalk

All the Best Wines, Norwalk

Wine & Liquor Outlet, Orange

Stew Leonard's Wine & Spirits, Norwalk and Danbury

Amity Liquor, New Haven

New England Beverage Mart, Orange

Once you get hooked on delicious Pallini Limoncello you'll never want to run out. Find the nearest location and pick some up. Trust me, it’s worth the trip.

And there you have it.

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