Pistachio Martini
The Pistachio martini is a smooth and creamy cocktail. It combines the nutty pistachios with the classic martini. The drink is perfect for both special occasions and elegant evening gatherings.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
With pistachio liqueur
- 2 oz Pistachio-flavored vodka
- 1 oz Amaretto liqueur
- 1 oz White chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz Half-and-half or heavy cream
- Crushed ice
- Crushed pistachios for garnish
- Whole pistachios for garnish
- Chocolate syrup optional, for garnish
With Blue Curacao
- 1 ½ oz Blue Curacao
- 1 ½ oz Bailey's Irish Cream liqueur
- 1 oz Amaretto liqueur
- 1 oz Pistachio syrup or liqueur
- Crushed ice
- Crushed pistachio nuts for garnish optional
Instructions
Recipe with pistachio liqueur
- Add an extra layer of sweetness by drizzling some chocolate syrup inside the glass. Swirl the syrup around to create an elegant pattern on the glass.
- Fill a shaker with crushed ice.
- Add the vodka, all liqueurs, and half-and-half (or heavy cream) to the shaker.
- Secure the lid tightly on the shaker and shake for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass.
- Sprinkle some crushed or whole pistachios on top of the martini.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe with Blue Curacao
- Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice.
- Pour in the Blue Curacao, Bailey's Irish Cream, Amaretto, and Pistachio syrup or liqueur.
- Shake vigorously until well combined and chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with crushed or whole pistachios on top.
- Serve the pistachio martini recipe without pistachio liqueur immediately!
Notes
You can blend all the ingredients with ice until smooth to make Frozen Pitaschio Martini or add a shot of espresso or coffee liqueur to create a Pistachio Espresso Martini.
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