Sloe Sassy Martini

Other Family • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Sloe Sassy Martini cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Hayman's Sloe Gin, Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Orange Bitters in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
1.25 fl oz Hayman's Sloe Gin or alternative
0.50 fl oz Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth or alternative
2.00 dash Angostura Orange Bitters or alternative

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add all ingredients to mixing glass
Add ice to mixing glass
Stir well
Strain into chilled martini glass
Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

This elegant riff on the Martinez cocktail balances London dry gin's herbal backbone with the tart, berry-rich sweetness of sloe gin for a sophisticated sipper that's both familiar and intriguing.

The Sloe Sassy Martini delivers a complex flavor journey that starts with juniper and botanical notes from Beefeater, deepens with the plummy, almond-like character of sloe gin, and rounds out with sweet vermouth's warm spice and subtle bitterness. Orange bitters tie everything together with bright citrus accents that complement the orange garnish. It's surprisingly easy to make, requiring just a proper stir with ice to achieve the silky texture that distinguishes exceptional martini-style cocktails. Perfect for autumn evenings or as a pre-dinner drink when you want something spirit-forward but less austere than a classic dry martini. Serve this sophisticated cocktail alongside cheese boards featuring aged Gouda or Manchego, charcuterie with fennel salami, or Mediterranean-inspired small plates with olives and roasted nuts to complement its complex fruit and herbal notes.