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Blackberry Martini

A sophisticated and easy-to-make cocktail combining premium vodka, blackberry liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and dry vermouth for an elegant, berry-forward martini.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Contemporary Cocktail
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces premium vodka chilled
  • 1 ounce blackberry liqueur such as Chambord
  • 0.5 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 ounce dry vermouth
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh blackberries for garnish optional
  • Lemon twist for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mason jar with tight lid
  • Jigger or shot glass
  • Martini glass or coupe glass
  • Bar spoon or regular spoon
  • Fine mesh strainer or shaker strainer
  • Citrus juicer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Chill your martini glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes until half full.
  3. Measure and pour 2 ounces of chilled premium vodka into the shaker.
  4. Add 1 ounce of blackberry liqueur to the shaker.
  5. Measure and pour 0.5 ounce of dry vermouth into the shaker.
  6. Add 0.5 ounce of fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
  7. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until the outside is frosty.
  8. Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass, leaving the ice behind.
  9. Garnish with fresh blackberries or a lemon twist and serve immediately.

Notes

Chill your vodka and liqueur in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before mixing to reduce ice needed and prevent over-dilution, delivering a perfectly cold cocktail.