A true salute to the red, white, and blue, The Star Spangled Martini combines muddled raspberry, citrus vodka, blue curacao, and a white sugar rim.
By Dianna Muscari
The citrus flavor with the fresh raspberries creates a sweet, fruity combination that is perfect for those who like their cocktails bordering on candy-like!
4th of July – Star Spangled Martini
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
A true salute to the red, white, and blue, The Star Spangled Martini combines muddled raspberry, citrus vodka, blue curacao, and a white sugar rim.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 muddled raspberries
- 2 oz {1 1/2 shots} of citrus vodka
- 1/2 oz of lemonade
- 1 oz blue curacao
- For Rim: Granulated sugar
Instructions
- Dip the rim of a martini glass in a shallow dish of water, then into granulated sugar to create the sparkly rim.
- Carefully muddle the raspberries in the glass, crushing until broken down. {Alternatively, you can do this in a sturdier glass and transfer the raspberries over to the martini glass with a spoon.}
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine citrus vodka and lemonade. Shake until frosty and pour over raspberries.
- Hold a spoon upside down over the glass close to the liquid. Carefully and slowly pour chilled blue curacao over the back of the spoon. It should create a separate layer on top of the vodka.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Drinks
