I’ve been making this recipe now for more than 30 years. A creative director I worked for in Chicago came up with the name. It’s a crowd pleaser that never fails to put a smile on everyone’s face. And so many people come back for seconds!
Directions:
Put your martini glass in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. You’ve earned a cold one!
Fill your cocktail shaker with ice.
Add a jigger (1.5 oz) of vodka to the shaker. (Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, double the recipe. I do it all the time and for some reason there’s never any leftovers.)
I’m not a vermouth fan, so I make mine extra-dry and just think of Italy instead.
Put on your favorite dance tune and SHAKE! The secret is to get that vodka extra-cold so a vigorous thrashing is a must.
Pour into your now chilled glass. You should get a silvery liquid that has tiny slivers of ice floating on top much like the North Atlantic the night the Titanic made its fateful crossing.
Add lemon zest and enjoy!
Ingredients:
Your favorite vodka (or gin, if you’re so inclined, but this is my recipe)
Your favorite vodka (or gin, if you’re so inclined, but this is my recipe)
A cocktail shaker (Gin may like to be stirred but vodka needs to be shaken into submission)
A lemon and a lemon zester
1 Serving
20 Minutes Prep
Tip: Remember, a wise soul once said, “There’s nothing like the first sip of your second martini.” Cheers!
