Alfonso Martini

Duos & Trios (Liqueur Forward) • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Citrus Boulevardier Martini cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Grand Marnier, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Aromatic Bitters, Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

0.50 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
1.00 fl oz Grand Marnier or alternative
0.50 fl oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth or alternative
0.25 fl oz Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth or alternative
2.00 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.50 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)

Directions

Add ice to cocktail shaker
Add all ingredients to shaker
Shake vigorously
Fine strain into chilled martini glass
Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

This audacious hybrid marries the citrus punch of a Boulevardier with the crisp elegance of a Martini, creating a sophisticated sipper that challenges convention.

The Alfonso Martini delivers a complex flavor journey—opening with bright orange notes from Grand Marnier that quickly give way to the botanical backbone of Beefeater gin. The dual vermouths create a fascinating sweet-dry tension, while Angostura bitters add depth and spice to anchor the experience. Despite its complex ingredient list, this cocktail is surprisingly approachable for home bartenders who can measure accurately and execute a proper shake. It's an ideal choice for evenings when you want something more contemplative than a standard Martini but less brooding than a classic Boulevardier. This versatile cocktail pairs beautifully with charcuterie boards, grilled salmon, or dark chocolate desserts—the citrus notes cutting through richness while the vermouth components complement savory flavors.