Hoste The Martini

Hoste The Martini is best enjoyed chilled and served neat in a martini glass, allowing its complex botanical profile to shine. While delightful year-round, its bright citrus notes make it particularly refreshing in warmer months, and it pairs beautifully with light seafood dishes or as an elegant aperitif before a meal.

Nose: Bright citrus zest, predominantly yuzu, with hints of juniper and floral notes. A subtle herbaceous aroma reminiscent of fresh vermouth lingers in the background.

Palate: Crisp and clean, with a harmonious blend of gin botanicals and vermouth herbs. Yuzu takes center stage, offering a tangy, grapefruit-like flavor. Gentle hints of cherry blossom and green tea add complexity. The texture is smooth and slightly oily.

Finish: Medium-long with a pleasant warmth. The citrus notes fade, giving way to a dry, slightly bitter finish typical of a classic martini. Subtle spice notes of sansho pepper and a whisper of roasted green tea (hojicha) linger, providing a refined and sophisticated conclusion.

Hoste The Martini is crafted by blending a custom-made gin, inspired by the four seasons of Japan, with a carefully selected dry vermouth containing 37 botanicals. The addition of yuzu zest adds a bright citrus note, creating a unique and sophisticated ready-to-drink cocktail that captures the essence of Julia Momosé's heritage and bartending expertise.

• Hoste The Martini is the brainchild of Julia Momosé, a James Beard award-winning author and the mastermind behind Chicago's acclaimed Kumiko bar. This bottled cocktail brings a piece of her innovative mixology to your home bar.
• The gin in Hoste is custom-crafted to reflect the four seasons of Momosé's Japanese heritage, incorporating unique botanicals like sakura (cherry blossom) for spring, sansho pepper for summer, hojicha (roasted green tea) for autumn, and yuzu for winter.
• While most vermouths use around 20 botanicals, the dry vermouth in Hoste boasts an impressive 37 different botanicals, creating a complex flavor profile that evolves as you sip, mirroring the changing seasons that inspired the cocktail.