The California Martini is an unconventional creation that adds red wine, dark rum, and orange bitters to a vodka base. It’s a Martini in name and glassware only — the combination of spirits and wine creates something closer to a sangria-inspired cocktail. The orange bitters tie the disparate elements together, while the rum adds body and warmth. A cocktail that reflects California’s anything-goes attitude toward mixology.
Ingredients
- 3 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz red wine
- 1 tbsp dark rum
- 4 dashes orange bitters
Instructions
- Pour the vodka, red wine, dark rum and orange bitters into a cocktail shaker half-filled with cracked ice.
- Shake well, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist, and serve.
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