SONKLIN Blossom
Inspired By:
Julie Reiner
Complexity
Alcohol Level
2/5
Light
Type
Martini
Preparation
Stirred
Glass
Coupe
Ice
Large Cube
INGREDIENTS
SONKLIN • 45 ml / 1.5 oz
Martini Bianco • 20 ml / 0.75 oz
Apricot brandy (or apricot liqueur) • 15 ml / 0.5 oz
Orange peel • 1
STEPS
1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice
2. Stir to chill (30+ seconds)
3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass
4. Express orange peel over drink and discard
NOTES:
Julie Reiner's modern play on the Martini mashes up the fruit notes of apricot with the floral, vanilla notes of bianco vermouth and the delicate botanical character of the spirit. For a drier, slightly more bitter version, substitute Contratto Bianco - a spicy, bitter orange-tinged bianco from Torino.
Batched Version: Mix SONKLIN, bianco vermouth and apricot brandy in a pitcher and chill. Stir with ice to order and strain over fresh ice.
HISTORY
The Martini has evolved continuously since its creation. Modern variations like the Gin Blossom represent bartenders' desire to honor classical structure while exploring new flavor directions. This riff maintains the Martini's elegance and simplicity while making room for contemporary ingredients.
SONKLIN's delicate rice character acts as a perfect bridge between apricot's fruitiness and bianco vermouth's floral sweetness - proving that agricultural spirits work across traditions.
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