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Orange and Rosemary Martini

February 28, 2017 By All That I'm Eating 16 Comments

I’ll stick a herb in pretty much anything and adding or infusing herbs in drinks or cocktails is always delicious. My Orange and Rosemary Martini is particularly excellent for two reasons: first, it uses those fantastic big oranges that you can get at this time of year and second, that faint hint of rosemary is so distinctive it makes for a really refreshing martini. It looks inviting, it’s easy to make and the flavours take the edge of a plain martini (which I can find a bit harsh). This would work really well with leftover rosemary in the back of the fridge, or those sprigs you popped in the freezer. However you make it, and you should, make sure you’ve got a nice comfy chair and a book ready and waiting.

Orange and Rosemary Martini

Ingredients

You will need (for one martini):

  • 80ml chilled gin
  • 20ml chilled vermouth
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • Ice cubes

Method

Lightly crush the rosemary in a glass, to release the oils, then pour in the gin. Return to the fridge for around half an hour to chill.

Fill a glass, or cocktail shaker, with ice cubes then strain the gin into the glass and add the vermouth.

Shake or stir as you see fit.

Run a slice of orange around the rim of a serving glass then strain the martini into the same glass.

Top with a few sprigs of rosemary and a slice of orange.

Orange and Rosemary Martini

Using different gins and vermouths will of course alter the flavour of your finished drink. The rosemary is so earthy, it’s just a little hint that you get from using it, but it’s so worth it. If you wanted a stronger flavour you could leave it to infuse with the gin for longer or use more rosemary. As lemon is such a classic with a martini the progression to orange seems logical and the little bit of sweetness from the orange really does take the edge off the harshness.

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Filed Under: Cocktails, Drinks, February, Fruit, Herbs, Orange, Recipes By Month, Rosemary, Seasons, Winter Tagged With: cocktail, gin, herbs, martini

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Comments

  1. Alida says

    February 28, 2017 at 21:54

    You are very good with gins and cocktails. I love this Martini!

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  2. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    March 1, 2017 at 09:53

    Mmmm, I love a good cocktail and this martini looks fantastic. Orange and rosemary sound like a great combo.

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  3. Anna says

    March 1, 2017 at 10:41

    That looks dangerously good Caroline!

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  4. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    March 1, 2017 at 15:26

    Mmmm, love cocktails. Orange and gin pair extremely well. This looks delish — thanks.

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  5. Evelyne CulturEatz says

    March 1, 2017 at 19:57

    I am also a big fan of herbs in cocktails. With a slice of orange, how utterly refreshing!

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  6. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    March 1, 2017 at 20:29

    I like herb infused drinks and this martini sounds great for this time of the year as they are harvesting oranges in our area.

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  7. Juliana says

    March 2, 2017 at 00:11

    Oh Caroline, I am already loving this cocktail as I like gin…this sure sounds delicious and so refreshing!
    I hope you are having a great week 🙂

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  8. Miriam says

    March 2, 2017 at 12:18

    Love the combination of orange & rosemary, looks so refreshing!

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  9. David | Spiced says

    March 2, 2017 at 12:25

    Oh, now this is a fun idea, Caroline! I agree that oranges are perfect right now…and I often seem to have extra rosemary sprigs around. One martini coming right up!

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  10. Ruby & Cake says

    March 2, 2017 at 14:20

    “i’ll stick a herb in pretty much anything” haha you and me both. I love that you have put it in a cocktail! i bet it is super fragrant and so delicious 🙂

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  11. Monica says

    March 2, 2017 at 16:26

    Such fun to concoct a good cocktail at home!

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  12. cheri says

    March 2, 2017 at 21:40

    What a gorgeous drink Caroline, never thought to add rosemary to a drink. I bet this is delicious.

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  13. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    March 3, 2017 at 12:48

    This drinks looks wonderful! I love the flavors.

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  14. grace says

    March 3, 2017 at 14:46

    rosemary is one of the few herbs i can actually grow, so i’ve taken to adding it to a lot of things! this sounds deliciously refreshing. 🙂

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  15. rebecca says

    March 3, 2017 at 19:15

    lovely flavors, have a wonderful weekend.

    Reply
  16. David says

    March 4, 2017 at 08:43

    We made these for our guest this evening. They were wonderful! Thanks, Caroline!

    Reply

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