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Ask A South Florida Bartender: Your Top Martini Recipe

When you're in the mood for a Miami martini or a Fort Lauderdale cocktail, just any drink won't do. You need a signature drink that can only be found in the Sunshine State. Now thanks to the Blue Martini, you can have a martini anytime with these three recipes. These drinks are sour or fruity with a hint of citrus and guaranteed to set your tastebuds on fire. So scroll down to find out how to make the famous Blue Martini and more!
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Felix Martinez
The Blue Martini
900 S. Miami Ave., Suite 250
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 981-2583
www.bluemartinilounge.com

The Blue Martini is a cool blue lounge where locals go to listen to jazz, '80s music and more. There are five South Florida locations to serve you, each night featuring happy hour specials and live and local entertainment. At the Brickell location, associate bar manager Felix Martinez will greet patrons with a smile, a side of Patron and the promise of an amazing evening. For tonight's entertainment, Martinez has offered up three amazing martini recipes: The Blue Martini, The Belini and The Pomegranate Martini. Bottoms up!

Related: Most Creative Cocktails In South Florida 

The Blue Martini 
  • 2 oz. Van Gogh Blue Vodka
  • 1 oz. Triple Sec 
  • 1 oz. Blue Curacao
  • Splash of Sour Mix
  • Splash of Orange JuiceDirections:
  1. Combine all ingredients in list order.
  2. Mix and serve over ice.

Pomegranate Martini

  • 2 oz. Finlandia Grapefruit Vodka
  • 1 oz. Pomegranate Liquor
  • Splash of Cointreau
  • Splash of Cranberry & Soda
  • Pomegranate Sugar

Directions:

  1. Mix Finlandia Vodka, Pomegranate Liquor, Cointreau and Cranberry and Soda in drink mixer. Set aside.
  2. Dip the rim of a martini glass in the pomegranate sugar.
  3. Pour the drink mixture into the martini glass and serve.
Belini Martini
  • 2 oz. Grey Goose
  • 1 oz. Peach Puree
  • 1 oz. Sparkling Wine
  • 1 oz. Peach Schnapps (optional)
  • Splash of Orange Juice

Directions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together.
  2. Serve in a martini glass.

Related: Top Cocktail Bars In South Florida

Niema Hulin was born in Newark, NJ but raised in Lexington, South Carolina for the bulk of her formative years. In 2002, she moved to Miami after graduating from the University of Florida. Since then, Niema has worked in film, television and commercials as a Production Assistant and Production Coordinator. Some of her films have included Bad Boys II and I Am Number IV. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
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