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Three Ways to Make a Non-Alcoholic Martini Cocktail

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When it comes to cocktails, the Martini cocktail is a grand dame behind the bar. Despite the phrase “shaken not stirred” made famous by the Vodka Martini cocktail in popular films, the Martini cocktail is a classic that needs only a simple stir for the ingredients to come together. If you’d rather leave the alcohol out of your Martini cocktail, you’re in the right place. Seedlip has a sophisticated alternative recipe which replaces the gin [or vodka].

We use Seedlip Garden 108 and Seedlip Spice 94 in the three recipes below. Each is a non-alcoholic twist on a classic Martini cocktail. You may find you prefer one over the other depending on how traditional you like your Martini cocktail-drinking experience to be. We suggest you try making all three, so you can decide for yourself which is your favourite non-alcoholic Martini cocktail recipe. Here are three ways to make an alcohol-free Martini cocktail

I. THE CLASSIC

Our take on a classic Martini cocktail using Seedlip Garden 108

INGREDIENTS

Seedlip Garden 108: 40ml

GLASS & GARNISH

Coupe or Martini glass
Lemon twist & Olive on a stick

METHOD

Short stir over ice & strain

II. PEATINI

A Martini cocktail with a shrub base. Shrubs add interest and a complexity of flavour to a cocktail. We’re a big fan of peas at Seedlip and this shrub matches perfectly with the pea top notes in Garden 108.

INGREDIENTS

Seedlip Garden 108: 60ml
Sugar Snap Pea Shrub: 30ml

GLASS & GARNISH

Coupe glass
Pea on a pick

METHOD

For the Sugar Snap Pea Shrub (makes 400ml):

  • Combine 250g of Sugar Snap Peas, 1x Cup of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1x Cup of White Sugar.

  • Finely slice 250 g of Sugar Snap Peas & Pods

  • Muddle sliced Sugar Snap Peas with 1 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar and 1 cup of White Sugar in a jar

  • Leave overnight before straining & bottling.

For the Peatini

  • Combine Seedlip Garden 108 and your Sugar Snap Pea Shrub to a mixing glass full of ice

  • Stir & strain

III. ESPRESSO MARTINI

A twist on a classic we all know and love. The rich flavour profile of Spice 94 can handle the depth of espresso coffee. If desserts aren’t your thing, but you’re looking for an elegant way to finish off a dinner party, make an Espresso Martini cocktail with Seedlip.

INGREDIENTS

Seedlip Spice 94: 1.5 oz
Fresh Espresso: Single shot
Sugar syrup: 1/2 oz

GLASS & GARNISH

Coupe glass
Three coffee beans

METHOD

Shake over ice & double strain