I always choose the Sapphire Martini to impress guests for its striking color and refined taste. The smooth blend of gin and citrus delights the palate. It’s an alcoholic drink you can never forget.
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Sapphire Martini recipe
The Sapphire Martini is a visually striking variation of the classic gin martini. It’s famous for its vibrant blue hue. This color makes it perfect for celebrations or stylish gatherings.
There are many ways to make this cocktail. You can combine gin with vermouth and Blue Curaçao or dry vermouth with Bombay Sapphire gin. They all give you the signature color of the drink.
The Sapphire Martini pairs well with savory bites like blue cheese-stuffed olives or garlic-stuffed olives. Light seafood, such as chili garlic prawns, complements its refreshing taste.
You can also pair the beverage with dishes infused with herbs like rosemary, thyme, or basil, as well as citrusy or lightly spiced flavors, such as ginger or lemongrass.
This is how I made a Bombay Sapphire Martini:
Sapphire Martini
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin preferably Bombay Sapphire for extra flair
- ½ oz Blue Curaçao for that gorgeous blue color
- ½ oz dry vermouth
- Ice
- Lemon twist or orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Chill your martini glass in the freezer for about 10 minutes before starting.
- In a mixing glass, fill it with ice cubes.
- Add gin, blue curaçao, and dry vermouth
- Shake well until chilled (about 15 seconds).
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish your Sapphire Martini with a twist of lemon or orange peel.
Notes
- Add a splash of simple syrup or a few drops of orange bitters for a slightly sweeter twist.
- You can swap the gin with vodka for a smoother taste if preferred.
- Always chill your glass for a crisper sip.
SIMILAR RECIPES
Variations
Here are some versions of Sapphire Martini you can try:
- Sapphire Dirty Martini
- Add 1/2 oz olive brine to your original recipe.
- Garnish with extra olives.
- Cucumber Sapphire
- Muddle 3 thin cucumber slices in the shaker before adding other ingredients.
- Strain and garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
- Elderflower Sapphire
- Reduce gin to 2 oz.
- Add 1/2 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur.
- Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
- Sapphire French Martini
- Use 2 oz Bombay Sapphire, 1/2 oz Chambord, and 1/2 oz pineapple juice.
- Garnish with a raspberry.
- Basil Sapphire
- Muddle 4-5 fresh basil leaves before adding other ingredients.
- Garnish with a floating basil leaf.
- Spicy Version
- Add a thin slice of jalapeño to the shaker.
- Remove after shaking and garnish with another thin jalapeño slice.
I love how elegant and sophisticated this sapphire martini looks. Perfect for a special occasion or a night in. Can’t wait to impress my friends with this recipe.