Cheers to National Martini Day!
Whether you like it shaken not stirred or dirty with two olives, no cocktail has more clout than a martini. We asked four Newport Beach cocktail enthusiasts to create their own twist on a martini using an ingredient passed on from the previous mixologist. Make your own at home and be sure to tag us on Instagram, @dinenewportbeach!
Ode to Papa, OLEA
Created by Inga Tantisalidchai, Head Bartender
1.5oz Papas Pilar Blonde
.25oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
1oz Lime Juice
.25oz Grapefruit Juice
.5oz Simple Syrup
2 Sage Leaves
Dehydrated Lime Wheel Garnish
Sage Enlightment, CdM Restaurant
Ravin Buzzell, Bar Director
2oz Ketel One Vodka
.5oz Solerno Blood Orange Liquer
.5oz Simple Syrup
1oz Lemon Juice
Fresh Muddled Sage
Dehydrated Blood Orange Wheel and Sage Leaf Garnish
Rosa Meztini, Taco Rosa
Created by Amber Calderon, General Manager & Beverage Director
Mezcal
Triple Sec
Serrano Pepper
Fresh-Squeezed Lime
Aguamiel
Fresh-Squeezed Blood Orange
Blood Orange Garnish
Sunset Heat, Sushi Roku
Created by Maho, Bar Manager
Fresno Chili Pepper
Organic Strawberries
Organic Agave
Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice
Blanco Tequila
Fresno Chili Pepper Garnish
