Savoy Special

Martini & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Absinthe Blush Martini cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, Liber & Co. Real Grenadine, Pernod Absinthe, Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
1.00 fl oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth or alternative
0.20 fl oz Liber & Co. Real Grenadine or alternative
0.17 fl oz Pernod Absinthe 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

The Savoy Special delivers an intoxicating dance between anise-forward absinthe and the bright botanical backbone of London Dry gin.

This sophisticated cocktail balances the juniper and citrus notes from Beefeater with the herbal complexity of dry vermouth, while a touch of real pomegranate grenadine adds subtle sweetness and a blush-pink hue. The Pernod Absinthe provides an aromatic backbone that lingers delicately without overwhelming the palate. It's surprisingly approachable despite its strong ingredients, offering layers of flavor that unfold with each sip – crisp and refreshing upfront with a pleasantly herbaceous finish. Perfect for cocktail hour or as an after-dinner sipper, this martini variation works beautifully when you're looking to impress guests with something unexpected yet refined. The recipe isn't difficult to execute, requiring only basic shaking technique and careful measurement to balance the absinthe's potent character. Pair it with salty snacks like Marcona almonds or olives to contrast the drink's complexity, or serve alongside light seafood dishes like oysters or scallop crudo where the anise notes can complement without overwhelming.