Nineteen Twenty Cocktail
Curiada Ingredients
Directions
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Add ice to mixing glass
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Add all ingredients to mixing glass
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Stir well with bar spoon
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Strain into chilled glass
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Garnish with redcurrant bunch laid across rim
Cocktail Description
This elegant riff on the classic Martini brings together bright berry notes and subtle cherry depth for a cocktail that's as pretty as it is sophisticated.
The Redcurrant Martini starts with a solid foundation of London Dry gin and dry vermouth, then takes an adventurous turn with kirsch eau de vie—a clear cherry brandy that adds stone fruit complexity without sweetness—and marion blackberry syrup that lends a gorgeous ruby hue and gentle berry richness. A few dashes of orange bitters tie everything together with citrus aromatics. The result tastes crisp and botanical with layers of red fruit that complement rather than overpower the gin's juniper backbone. This is a stirred cocktail, so it's dead simple to make as long as you have the ingredients on hand, though tracking down quality kirsch might require a trip to a well-stocked liquor store. Serve it in a Nick & Nora glass with a dramatic bunch of fresh redcurrants draped across the rim for a presentation that looks like it came from a high-end cocktail bar. The balance of tart and floral makes this perfect for pre-dinner sipping, and it pairs beautifully with charcuterie, soft cheeses like brie or camembert, or delicate appetizers featuring smoked salmon or prosciutto.
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