MartinisWinter

Pink Gin Martini

The Pink Gin Martini is navy-strength gin stirred with Campari and aromatic bitters and served up with a lemon twist. The high-proof gin carries the bitterness easily, and Campari gives the drink its blush color and a bittersweet finish. Strong, pretty and grown-up, it is built for Valentine's Day.

  • GlassCoupe
  • MethodStirred
  • Ingredients3
Pink Gin Martini

Ingredients

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Servings
Lemon twistGarnish
Total volume—

Directions

  1. Stir all ingredients with ice to chill.
  2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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History

Pink gin, plain gin with a few dashes of Angostura bitters, was a favorite of British Royal Navy officers in the 1800s. The bitters were originally taken as a remedy for seasickness, and the gin made them easier to swallow. This version keeps the bitters and adds Campari for a stronger color and a more modern bitterness.

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What you'll need to buy

Based on 750ml bottles (25.4 oz), rounded up.

Bottle math, generally

750ml bottle25.4 oz
2 oz pours per bottle12 cocktails
1.5 oz pours per bottle16 cocktails
1 oz =29.6 ml
This recipe per 750ml of spirit—

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