Meadow Orchard Martini

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Meadow Orchard Martini cocktail containing Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka, MIDORI Melon Liqueur, Combier Crème de Mûre Blackberry Liqueur, Pressed apple juice, Freshly squeezed lemon juice in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.25 fl oz Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka or alternative
0.50 fl oz MIDORI Melon Liqueur or alternative
0.50 fl oz Combier Crème de Mûre Blackberry Liqueur or alternative

Other Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Pressed apple juice
0.25 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

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

Cocktail Description

The Meadow Orchard Martini is a verdant daydream in a glass, blending the herbaceous warmth of bison grass with bright fruit notes.

This sophisticated cocktail strikes a delicate balance between the distinctive vanilla-almond notes of Zubrowka, the honeyed sweetness of Midori, and the rich depth of blackberry liqueur, all brightened by fresh apple and lemon juices. The result is simultaneously fruity and complex—like wandering through an orchard at the edge of a wild meadow. It's surprisingly easy to make despite its complexity, requiring only a good shake with ice and a fine strain into a chilled martini glass. The Meadow Orchard Martini makes a perfect aperitif for warm summer evenings or a refreshing accompaniment to an elegant brunch. Its fruit-forward profile pairs beautifully with light dishes like goat cheese salads, grilled fish with herbs, or simple canapés that won't overwhelm its nuanced flavor.