Top 12 martini cocktails

One of the most famous cocktails on menus around the globe, the classic martini has just two key ingredients. Choose between gin or vodka to pair with your vermouth. Vodka martinis tend to be cleaner and less botanical, while gin lends aromatic, floral notes. A twist of lemon peel adds a delicate final flourish. For a dirty martini, serve with one or two olives. If they're pitted, you can squeeze them slightly to incorporate the natural oils into your drink without it becoming too salty.

2. French martini

The French martini is a tropical twist on the traditional recipe. Use Chambord and pineapple juice to create this dreamy pink-hued drink. You can also easily customise it by using vanilla vodka, or adding a splash of champagne or prosecco. The champagne not only adds a fun element of fizz, but also a nice level of dryness.

3. Espresso martini

Add a coffee classic to your repertoire and learn how to make our espresso martini cocktail. Use freshly brewed espresso, a dash of coffee liqueur and a basic sugar syrup, and garnish your glasses with a few coffee beans. If you like your drinks with a caffeine kick, this stylish martini will take your evening up a notch.

4. Clementine martini

Add some sparkling citrus flavours to your bar cart with our clementine martini. Blend sharp clementine juice with smooth vodka, orange liqueur and a splash of fizz. Make a batch of this fun cocktail and chill in the fridge until glasses need filling. Serve in frosty glasses with thinly sliced clementines for a fruity flourish. We guarantee it'll go down a treat.

5. Passion fruit martini

Bring some tropical flavours to your party with our colourful passion fruit martini. If you need something a little bit special to celebrate but want something you can make in minutes, look no further. This simple, smart looking cocktail is as simple as shaking up your ingredients, straining into glasses and topping with your choice of bubbly.

6. Courgette martini

If you've got a glut of courgettes to get through, our courgette martini is the perfect summer tipple. It might seem like an odd combination, but when blended with lemon, gin and vermouth, this makes for a stunning take on a classic cocktail. Looking for something a little different to serve at your next dinner party? Our refreshing boozy beverage is one your friends won't have seen before.

7. Salted caramel martini

Love salted caramel? Treat friends and family to our pre-mixed salted caramel martini, with vodka, Irish cream liqueur and salted caramel sauce. Served bottled, it's the perfect Christmas gift for loved ones - or to treat yourself!

8. Breakfast martini

Who knew brunch could get even better? Try our simple breakfast martini with a stack of fluffy pancakes for a indulgent way to start the day. Wondering what the secret ingredient to this contemporary cocktail is? A spoonful of sweet marmalade. This is paired with fresh lemon juice and zest, Grand Marnier and aperitif wine for a full-bodied sip.

9. Lychee martini

Our lychee martini really has the wow factor. The balance of sweet and tart and the light, floral fruit pairs perfectly with a botanical gin. Using the fruit and the syrup from a can adds extra oomph to your drink and means you don't need to whip up a sugar syrup. Garnish with a few rose petals if you're pulling out all the stops.

10. Vesper martini

Often touted as Bond's true drink of choice, it's impossible not to feel incredibly sophisticated when sipping our vesper martini. Most martinis are stirred, but this recipe is shaken to open up the flavours. We've used a Bordeaux-blend vermouth with aromas of fruit, honey and pines. We dare you to try to resist uttering Bond's famous line when serving.

11. Chocolate martini

Blend Irish cream, coffee liqueur and vodka with decadent melted chocolate and chocolate syrup to make this incredibly moreish chocolate martini. It's a grown-up way to drink chocolate.

12. Espresso eggnog martini

Toast the festive season with family and friends with an eggnog martini flavoured with espresso. Enjoy in martini glasses with a grating of nutmeg for the ultimate Christmas cocktail.

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