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Lefkó Martini

Aperitivo/aperitif · Martini-style · Short and stirred

4.1 2 ratings

Ingredients

1 2/3 oz Tsipouro
1/2 oz Sauvignon Blanc wine
1/4 oz Honey and water syrup

How to make

Serve in a nick & nora glass

Method

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a NICK & NORA GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of frozen/chilled green grape.
  3. 3 STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Flavour profile

24.9% alc./vol. · 1.3 standard drinks · 133 calories

History

A Martini-style drink where gin's botanicals are swapped for Greek grape distillate (Tsipouro). Vinous notes and acidity are enhanced by dry white wine (Dafni, Assyrtiko, or Sauvignon Blanc). A touch of honey (preferably Greek orange blossom) adds balancing richness.

Due to its use of a grape spirit and white wine, this Martini-like cocktail was initially going to be called a Greek White Martini. However, it was discovered that "Lefkó" is the Greek word for white. This name is also fitting as it is a synonym for white Greek grape varieties used in winemaking.