Sweet sophistication: the Strawberry Balsamic Martini. Photo courtesy of District Bar, Chicago.
October 2009
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Strawberry Balsamic Martini
Start With 3 Olives Root Beer Vodka
The sweet and exotic Strawberry Balsamic Martini is a favorite among the 14 handcrafted cocktails at Chicago’s District Bar. The cocktail menu at District Bar was created in part by Bridget Albert, a master mixologist, author and head bartender at the Obama inauguration party in Washington D.C. Her idea behind the Strawberry Balsamic Martini was to add a little twist on a classic favorite, and the result is absolutely delectable.
Ms. Albert favors Belvedere vodka. We favor serving a double-crème cheese like Brie with it. For a festive occasion, try this Brie Jam Torte recipe.
Strawberry Balsamic Martini
Ingredients Per Cocktail
- 1-3/4 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- Squeeze of fresh lime juice
- 3 strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 ounce balsamic vinegar
(2 small spoonfuls—the better the
vinegar, the better the martini will
be)
- Strawberry for garnish
- Ice
Preparation
- Muddle the strawberries with the balsamic vinegar, simple syrup and lime juice.
- Add the vodka and ice. Shake vigorously and strain into chilled short martini glass. Garnish with half strawberry.
- If you’d like the cocktail less sweet, cut back on the simple syrup.
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 Read our review of Lucini balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Photo by B.A. Van Sise | THE NIBBLE.
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Recipe © District Bar. All other materials
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