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Thyme Capsule Martini | Let's Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar | Taste and Tipple

Thyme Capsule Martini

A wintery martini with quiet depth. Chopin’s silky backbone gets lifted by dry vermouth, honey-thyme warmth, and a ginger kiss from Domaine de Canton.
Course Drinks
Cuisine British
Keyword Ginger Liqueur, Let's Get Blitzen, Liqueur, Vermouth, Vodka
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Author Yvonne Langen

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz Chopin Potato Vodka
  • ½ oz dry vermouth
  • ¼ oz honey thyme & vermouth syrup
  • ¼ oz Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
  • Dash orange bitters
  • Garnish: grapefruit twist

Honey, Thyme & Vermouth Syrup

  • 1 cup dry vermouth
  • 1 cup honey
  • ¼ cup fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir over ice until well-chilled.
  2. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  3. Express citrus oils from grapefruit peel onto the surface of the drink. Fashion into a twist and drop into the glass.

Honey, Thyme & Vermouth Syrup

  1. Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until fully incorporated – about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Fine-strain into an airtight container.
  4. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.