Breakfast martini

Breakfast Martini

A classic Breakfast Martini served in a cocktail glass.

The Breakfast Martini is a modern cocktail that combines the flavors of gin, marmalade, and citrus to create a refreshing and slightly sweet drink. It was invented in the late 1990s by renowned bartender Salvatore Calabrese.

History

The Breakfast Martini was created by Salvatore Calabrese in 2000 at the Library Bar in London. The inspiration for the cocktail came from Calabrese's wife, who introduced him to the idea of using marmalade in a drink. This innovative use of marmalade, a staple of the traditional English breakfast, gave the cocktail its name.

Ingredients

The classic Breakfast Martini is made with the following ingredients:

• 50 ml of gin
• 15 ml of Cointreau or another orange liqueur
• 15 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of orange marmalade

Preparation

Ingredients for a Breakfast Martini.

To prepare a Breakfast Martini, follow these steps:

1. Add the gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, and marmalade to a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with a twist of orange peel, if desired.

Variations

While the original recipe is widely appreciated, there are several variations of the Breakfast Martini that incorporate different ingredients or techniques. Some bartenders experiment with different types of marmalade, such as grapefruit or lime, to create unique flavor profiles. Others may add a dash of bitters or substitute the gin with another spirit like vodka.

Related pages

• Cocktail
• Gin
• Marmalade
• Salvatore Calabrese