Sunrise Citrus Martini

This delightful and citrusy cocktail is a perfect choice for a refreshing and vibrant start to your day. The Breakfast Martini features a harmonious blend of orange marmalade, freshly squeezed lemon juice, London Dry gin, and a touch of Grand Marnier or Cointreau for a touch of sweetness. The cocktail is then garnished with a twist of orange, releasing its fragrant oils to enhance the sensory experience. Whether you're a gin or vodka enthusiast, this cocktail is sure to awaken your taste buds and brighten your morning.

Sunrise Citrus Martini

A zesty and invigorating martini featuring orange marmalade, lemon juice, gin, and Grand Marnier, garnished with a twist of orange for a delightful start to the day.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon orange marmalade
  • 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 3/4 oz London Dry gin
  • 1/2 oz Grand Marnier or Cointreau
  • orange twist (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the orange marmalade with the lemon juice until the marmalade is liquefied.
  2. Add the gin and Grand Marnier to the shaker, then fill it with ice and shake until well chilled.
  3. Open the shaker and strain the drink through a mesh sieve into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  4. Hold the orange twist over the top of the drink, twist it to release the oil over the surface of the cocktail, and drop it into the glass before serving.