“The Count” and “The Countess”
Our pair of Vampire Martinis each have a unique personality. “The Count”, our savory martini, has a stern tomato flavor. Its counterpart, “The Countess”, our sweet raspberry lime martini, is a bit more welcoming at first glance. Like any great couple, they balance each other out perfectly! Which one will you choose to make?
Ingredients:
The Count-
- 2 oz Gin or Vodka (we used Ketel One Vodka)
- 1 Large Tomato (heirloom is recommended, but hot house works well too)
- .5 oz Lemon Juice or White Balsamic Vinegar
- .5 oz Simple Syrup
The Countess-
- 2 oz Gin or Vodka (we used Ketel One Vodka)
- 3 small strawberries
- 5 raspberries
- 1oz Lime Juice
- .25oz Simple Syrup
The Count Preparation Instructions:
- Slice tomato and muddle in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
- Add gin or vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Then, fill shaker halfway with ice.
- Shake well, and strain through fine-mesh strainer into chilled serving glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
The Countess Preparation Instructions:
- Muddle berries, then add to shaker filled halfway with ice.
- Add rest of ingredients.
- Shake well, and strain through fine-mesh strainer into chilled serving glass.
- Garnish with fresh berries.
We recommend straining each of these cocktails more than once, as each contains seeds that could potentially obstruct the beautiful red colors.