Spicy Citrus Martini Recipe

Spicy Citrus Martini

The Felene Vodka Tangerine Chili Martini offers a vibrant blend of citrus and spice, perfect for adventurous palates. Begin by pouring 3 ounces of Felene American Handcrafted Vodka into a shaker with ice. Add a dash of dry vermouth for a crisp undertone. Enhance the flavor with a dash of Calabrian olives infused with tangerines and chilis, creating a bold, spicy, and citrusy kick. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with skewered Calabrese olives and a fresh tangerine slice to finish this sophisticated, flavorful martini.

Calabrian olives are a distinct variety from the Calabria region of Southern Italy, known for their bold flavor. These small, firm olives have a rich, slightly briny taste with a touch of spiciness. Often marinated with Calabrian chili peppers, they bring a balanced heat that enhances their naturally robust flavor. Their deep green or reddish hue and meaty texture make them a favorite in Mediterranean dishes. Calabrian olives are often used to add complexity to cocktails and recipes, offering both a savory and mildly spicy experience with a hint of earthy undertones.

Tangerine Chili Dirty Vodka Martini

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Ingredients

  • 3 oz Felene Organic American Handcrafted Vodka

  • Splash Dry Vermouth

  • 1 table spoon Citrus Chili Olive Brine

  • Garnish
  • 3-4 whole Olives on skewer

  • 1/2 slice Tangerine or orange

Directions

  • Add Felene Vodka, and olive brine to shaker tin or mixing glass filled with ice and slowly stir until well chilled
  • pour vermouth directly into well-chilled martini glass and swirl glass so vermouth covers most of glass surface
  • Pour chilled vodka and brine mixture into martini glass glazed with vermouth
  • Garnish with skewered olive and half citrus slice

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Timothy Kelly

Tim is the Founder & Master Distiller at Felene. He developed his passion for the spirits and hospitality business while growing-up and working in his family's restaurant and liquor store business. Tim’s passion for the epicurean lifestyle has found it’s latest manifestation in the Felene Distillery. Tim is a 5-time Gold Medal Award winning Distiller. He has won a Platinum medal at the Prestigious Los Angeles Spirits Awards and his signature vodka was named Best-in-Category by the American Distilling Institute. Mr. Kelly is also a prolific author and writer and his blog is filled with ideas, discoveries, observations and recommendations to help his readers enjoy life’s simple epicurean pleasures.

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