Flame of Love Martini
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 3.00 twist Orange peel
Directions
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Chill martini glass
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Pour sherry into chilled glass and swirl to coat inside
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Discard excess sherry
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Using a match or lighter, express and ignite the oils from orange peel so burnt oil coats inside of glass
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Add vodka and ice to shaker
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Shake well
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Fine strain into the coated glass
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Garnish with flamed orange zest twist
Cocktail Description
Imagine a martini that begins with fire and ends with bone-dry elegance—that's the Flame of Love Martini in a nutshell.
This sophisticated cocktail combines the clean profile of Ketel One vodka with the nutty, saline qualities of Valdespino Inocente Fino Sherry, all enhanced by the caramelized citrus notes from flamed orange oil. The preparation technique creates layers of flavor: the sherry rinse provides a whisper of oxidative complexity, while the pyrotechnics of the flamed orange peel adds subtle smoky caramel notes that transform an ordinary martini into something memorable. Though it requires some technique to execute properly, especially when flaming the orange peel, it's a straightforward build once you've practiced the method. Perfect for cocktail hour or the start of a nice dinner, this drink shines alongside Spanish tapas—particularly jamón, marcona almonds, or briny olives—where its dry, complex character complements rather than competes with the food's rich flavors.
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