Tawny Tango Martini
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.25 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
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Add ice to cocktail shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled martini glass
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Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
A silky fusion of aged port and crisp vermouth that dances on your palate with each sip.
The Tawny Tango Martini showcases the rich, nutty complexity of 20-year-old port balanced perfectly against the herbal brightness of dry vermouth, with fresh lemon juice adding just enough acidity to lift the entire composition. This sophisticated cocktail offers layers of dried fruit, subtle oak, and delicate citrus notes that unfold gradually as you drink. It's ideal for after-dinner sipping or as an elegant aperitif at upscale gatherings when you want to impress guests with something beyond the ordinary martini. Thankfully, despite its refined flavor profile, the Tawny Tango is surprisingly simple to prepare—just shake, strain, and garnish. This versatile cocktail pairs beautifully with cheese plates (especially aged manchego or blue cheeses), chocolate desserts, or savory nuts, though it's equally enjoyable on its own as a contemplative sipper.
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