Celebrate National Martini Day on June 19th!
It’s National Martini Day and martinis aren’t as intimidating to make as you may think… Here are some easy bar items I suggest to have on hand in your kitchen to make a martini like the pros:
Martini Set
• Shaker
• Jigger
• Bar Tools
• Citrus Juicer
• Martini Glasses
• Martini Pitcher
I found some great full sets of bar accessories as well as affordable individual pieces to complete the set you already have at both Williams-Sonoma and Crate and Barrel ranging from just $10 to $120 so you can shop and then shake away!
OXO Brushed Stainless-Steel Cocktail Shaker from Williams-Sonoma – $38.50
Stainless-Steel Bar Tools Set with Stand from Williams-Sonoma – $89.95
Dorset Lead-Crystal Martini Mixer from Williams-Sonoma – $119.95
Cocktail Rimmer from Williams-Sonoma – $12.95
Gatsby Bar Tools with Ice Bucket from Crate and Barrel – $59.95
Stainless Steel Bar10der from Crate and Barrel – $39.95
Stainless Steel Citrus Juicer from Crate and Barrel – $9.95
“Ultimate Bar Book” from Crate and Barrel – $19.95
If you would prefer to head out to enjoy National Martini Day, you can visit one of my favorite restaurants, BRIO Tuscan Grille, to enjoy a delicious and perfectly chilled martini in celebration of the day. Try one of my favorites the Lemon Basil Crush and if you are calorie conscious, try the adapted “Skinny” version that promises not to ruin your beach body!
*Celebration Note: Both BRIO Tuscan Grille is offering $5 martini specials for National Martini Day from 3:30 p.m. until close.
Recipes courtesy of BRIO Tuscan Grille
LEMON BASIL CRUSH MARTINI
1 serving
2 oz Sobieski Cytron
1/2 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
2 Basil Leaves
Splash of Lemon Lime Soda
Lemon Wheel
Sugar Rim
1. Add: sugar to rim of martini glass
2. Shake with ice: 2 oz Sobieski Cytron,
1/2oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice,
1/2 oz Simple Syrup, 2 Basil Leaves
3. Strain into martini glass and add a splash of Lemon-Lime soda
4. Garnish: Lemon Wheel
“SKINNY” LEMON BASIL CRUSH MARTINI
1 serving
2 oz Sobieski Cytron
1/2 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 Packet of Splenda
2 Basil Leaves
Splash of Club Soda
Lemon Wheel
1. Shake with ice: 2 oz Sobieski Cytron,
1/2oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice,
1/2 oz Simple Syrup, 2 Basil Leaves
2. Strain into martini glass and add a splash of club soda
3. Garnish: Lemon Wheel
Happy National Martini Day – Cheers to a Shaken, Stirred and Safe Celebration!
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