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A Shady Martini

Recipe provided by Thriving Hospitality's Lamp & Shade

Article by Angela Robbins

Photography by Shot of Moxie

Originally published in Winter Park

A classic martini with an Asian twist... so surprising it had to be celebrated. Martinis are trending and the Shady Martini at Lamp & Shade has a charmed ingredient... sake. Make it at home or enjoy this Midweek Martini Magic for just $10 every Wednesday.

Ingredients

Roku Gin or Ketel One Vodka

Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Junmai Sake

Orange Bitters

Olive Juice [Dirty]

Directions:

Step 1: Add ingredients to a mixing tin 

Step 2: Add ice and stir  

Step 3: Double strain 

Step 4: Pour into your favorite chilled martini glass, garnish and enjoy 

The Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Junmai is rich and dry with notes of flower, cream and vanilla. The slightly richer body comes with a mild, creamy texture. 

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