Yokohama

Sidecar/New Orleans Sours & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Orange Enchantment Martini cocktail containing Ketel One Vodka, Freshly squeezed orange juice, Beefeater London Dry Gin, Pernod Absinthe, Liber & Co. Real Grenadine in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

0.50 fl oz Ketel One Vodka or alternative
1.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
0.25 fl oz Pernod Absinthe or alternative
0.40 fl oz Liber & Co. Real Grenadine or alternative

Other Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice

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

This citrus-forward martini variation packs a surprising punch behind its innocent orange glow.

The Yokohama combines the clean canvas of Ketel One vodka with the botanical complexity of Beefeater gin, creating a spirit-forward base that carries fresh orange juice beautifully. A whisper of absinthe adds mysterious depth with its herbal anise notes, while real pomegranate grenadine provides just enough sweetness to round everything into balance. Perfect for sophisticated dinner parties or as an aperitif before a special meal, this cocktail requires some bartending skill but rewards with complexity beyond the average fruity martini. The drink's bright acidity and hint of sweetness make it an excellent companion to seafood dishes like grilled shrimp or seared scallops, though it also stands up nicely to richer fare like duck breast with orange sauce.