Velvet Breeze Martini

Old Fashioned & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Velvet Breeze Martini cocktail containing Planteray 3 Stars White Rum, John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum, Chilled water (reduce if wet ice), Angostura Aromatic Bitters in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

2.50 fl oz Planteray 3 Stars White Rum or alternative
1.00 fl oz John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum or alternative
2.00 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters or alternative

Other Ingredients

0.75 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 lime zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

A silken fusion of Brazilian and Caribbean spirits, the Velvet Breeze Martini delivers sophisticated tropical elegance in every sip.

This cocktail brings together the clean, bright character of Plantation 3 Stars white rum with the spiced complexity of Avuá Falernum, a Brazilian liqueur infused with clove, ginger, almond, and lime. The addition of Angostura bitters adds depth and balance, while the shaking technique creates that signature velvety texture that gives the drink its name. Flavor-wise, expect initial notes of vanilla and tropical fruit from the rum, followed by warming spice and subtle nutty sweetness from the falernum, all finishing with a pleasant bittersweet complexity.

Perfect for warm evening gatherings or as an elegant pre-dinner drink, the Velvet Breeze works beautifully as a sophisticated alternative to more common tropical cocktails. While it requires some specialty ingredients, the preparation itself is straightforward—just a standard shake and strain. This cocktail pairs wonderfully with seafood appetizers, particularly ceviche or coconut shrimp, as the brightness of the drink complements the delicate flavors without overwhelming them.