This delicious and decadent Pistachio Martini is one for the books! The different variety of spirits all in one drink combined to make the perfect concoction! I always love an easy martini recipe that will make yourself along with your guests think that you are a true mixologist professional! The combination of vanilla vodka, almond liqueur, irish cream, blue curacao and more just makes this dessert cocktail hit the spot!
Most will argue that this is not the way to make a Pistachio Martini. However, this is the ORIGINAL way and most likely the way it will be made in a restaurant or bar that you go to. They do sell a Pistachio Liqueur that most people will use or can use if they have it available to them. This will take out all your other ingredients aside from the vodka. However, my personal opinion – I do not love the pistachio liqueur and truly believe this is a tastier version of the dessert martini.
What You Will Need For A Pistachio Martini
VANILLA VODKA
You can use any good quality brand for your vanilla vodka. I like to use Stoli Vanilla as it is not too expensive and still a great quality vodka.
AMARETTO
This almond liqueur is going to make your martini! I love to us Disaronno for my Amaretto in any dessert cocktails, but if you want something a little cheaper then that is fine as well!
BAILEYS
Irish cream is going to help make this cocktail creamy and smooth. It will help cut any of the harsh alcohol taste that may be added into this. I love to go with the ultimate brand, Baileys, for this easy martini recipe.
BLUE CURACAO
This liqueur has a slight orangey flavor to it, with some slight hints of bitterness. This will help turn your pistachio martini the beautiful green color it needs!
SIMPLE SYRUP OR MAPLE SYRUP
This will just soley be to coat the rim of your martini glass in order to get the crushed pistachios to stick to the rim
CRUSHED PISTACHIOS
These will be for the garnish around your martini glass
One of the best things about a creamy dessert cocktail is the froth that comes along with it. In order to get this frothy texture on the top of your martini, you will need a good cocktail shaker as well as a lot of ice! Make sure to always fill your shaker with enough ice and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. This will help froth the martini up enough to give you the perfect texture when pouring into your glass!
Pistachio Martini Recipe
Cuisine: MartiniDifficulty: Easy1
servingsIngredients
2 oz Vanilla Vodka
1 oz Amaretto
1 oz Irish Cream (Baileys)
3/4 oz Blue Curacao
1.5 oz Simple Syrup or Maple Syrup
1/4 cup crushed Pistachios
Directions
- In a cocktail shaker add your vanilla vodka, amaretto, irish cream and blue curacao
- Fill your shaker with ice and shake for at least 25 seconds
- On a plate add your simple syrup or maple syrup
- Coat the rim of your martin glass with the syrup
- On a separate plate add your crushed pistachios and coat the rim of your glass in them
- Strain your cocktail mixture from your cocktail shaker into your martini glasss
- Enjoy!
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