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Breakfast Martini
Novice mixologists and even seasoned amateur barkeeps may benefit from a rundown of all the elements necessary to create cocktails from the comforts of home .
• Gin
• Rum
• Tequila
• Triple Sec
• Vermouth
• Vodka
• Whiskeys ( including Bourbons and Scotches )
In addition , it ’ s best to have on hand some other drink essentials .
• Sour mix
• Simple syrup
• Green olives
• Maraschino cherries
• Grenadine syrup
• Muddled mint
• Citrus rinds
• Citrus juices
• Tonic water
• Club soda and other sodas
1-2 teaspoons orange marmalade 1 / 2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 1¾ ounces gin 1 / 2 ounce premium triple sec Orange twist , cornichon , or sweet pickled pepper ; for garnish
In a cocktail shaker , add the orange marmalade and lemon juice . Muddle well to break up the marmalade strings . Add gin and triple sec and fill the shaker with ice . Shake for 15 seconds . Strain into a chilled cocktail glass . Add an orange twist , cornichon , and / or sweet pickled pepper garnish . n
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