Glassware: Cold Martini Glass
Ingredients
1 oz. Barr Hill Vodka
1 oz. Chinola Pineapple Liqueur
1 oz. Natalies Orange and Mango Juice
.25 oz. Lemon Juice
1 Barspoon Orange Marmalade
Garnish: Toast Point
Directions: Combine all ingredients over ice into a cocktail strainer and shake while counting to 13. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish, serve, and enjoy!
Flavor Profile: Bright Citrus. Think of an elegant and elevated screwdriver (vodka, orange juice), with more balance and easier to drink. The orange juice and mango juice is very up front, which is the initial charm of the beverage. However, the Chinola is a strong fruit cordial that adds texture and body, without adding too much sweetness. The lemon juice and orange marmalade double down on the citrus tones, but when set against each other, they bring the sweet and sour balance that helps this beverage stand out. It is highly important to use quality vodka here, as a cheap product will have a lot of metallic or synthetic flavors.
Outcome: This drink should appear solid gold, with a light froth.
Inspiration: This delight takes its inspiration from the famous modern classic, the breakfast martini. Gin is changed for vodka, and other cordials, sweeteners, and fruit juices are mixed and matched as well. However the classic orange marmalade remains the same, and helps tie this libation to its inspirational heritage.
