Best 3 Dale Degroffs Martini Recipes

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DALE DEGROFF'S MARTINI

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This version of the classic cocktail comes to us from the master mixologist Dale DeGroff.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 dash dry French vermouth
3 ounces gin or vodka, chilled
Ice cubes
Green cocktail olive, lemon-peel twist, or tomolive, for garnish

Steps:

In a pint-size glass, stir the Vermouth, gin or vodka, and ice cubes 50 times. Strain mixture into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with olive, lemon twist, or a tomolive.

THE FLAME OF LOVE MARTINI

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Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1/4-ounce fino sherry
Several peels orange rind
2 ounces vodka, chilled

Steps:

Coat the inside of a chilled martini glass with fino sherry and toss out the excess. Flame several orange peels into the glass. Add the vodka and strain into the seasoned glass. Garnish with an orange peel.
Flaming: You can create a festive pyrotechnic display for your guests with the oil present in the skin of lemons and oranges. To flame the oil, hold a lit match in one hand, and the twist in the other. Hold the twist by the side not the ends, between thumb and forefinger, skin side down, about 4 inches above the drink. Don't squeeze or you'll lose all the oil before you flame. Hold the match between the drink and the twist, closer to the twist. Snap the twist sharply, propelling the oil through the lit match and onto the surface of the drink. (Be sure to hold twist far enough from the drink to avoid getting a smoky film on the glass.)

ARANCIO AMERICANO

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This was a menu item I created for Keith McNally's Morandi Italian restaurant.

Provided by Dale DeGroff

Yield Makes 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

¾ ounce Aperol
¾ ounce Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth
1 ounce fresh orange juice
2 ounces Prosecco, such as Mionetto Prosecco Brut Valdobbiadene
Half orange wheel, for garnish

Steps:

Build the Aperol, vermouth, and orange juice in a highball glass filled three-quarters full with ice cubes. Stir and top with the prosecco. Garnish with the half orange wheel.

Tips:

Use high-quality gin: Dale DeGroff recommends using a London dry gin, such as Beefeater or Tanqueray.
Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice is essential for a great martini. Make sure to use freshly squeezed lemon juice, not bottled lemon juice.
Use dry vermouth: Dry vermouth is a key ingredient in a martini. It adds a subtle complexity to the drink.
Use a chilled glass: A chilled glass will help to keep your martini cold and refreshing.
Garnish with a lemon twist: A lemon twist is the classic garnish for a martini. It adds a touch of citrus flavor and aroma.

Conclusion:

Dale DeGroff's martini is a classic cocktail that is both simple and delicious. By following the tips above, you can make a martini that is sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you are a fan of classic cocktails or you are just looking for a new drink to try, Dale DeGroff's martini is a great choice.