Blog Post: Cocktail Kit Featuring the Martini 2 Ways

Cocktail Kit Featuring the Martini 2 Ways

Tobin’s Wish You Were Here cocktail kit on 6.25.20 features the martini 2 ways; the Turf Club and the Vesper. Join him for Happy Hour on Instagram Live @redbirdla at 5pm from the Vibiana Courtyard. Instructions to follow along with the kit are below.

Turf Club
2 oz. Plymouth Gin (Flask)
3/4 oz. Dolin Dry Vermouth (2 oz. Boston Round)
1/4 oz. Luxardo Maraschino (1 oz. Boston Round)
6 Drops Pernod Absinthe ( 1 oz. Boston Round)
2 dashes Orange Bitters

In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy.

The Vesper
1 1/2 oz Plymouth Gin (Flask)
1 1/2 oz. Absolut Elyx (Flask)
3/4 oz. Lillet Blanc (2 oz. Boston Round)

In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients. Add ice and stir until chilled. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and enjoy.

Tobin’s additional suggested martini reading:

The Martini Cocktail
by Robert Simonson

The Hour: A Cocktail Manifesto
by Bernard Deveto

courtyard of Vibiana with benches, white umbrellas, string light, bar in back

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