Blue Violet Martini

Yes, I know that this isn't a martini. Martini purists should just mix a cold one and sip it rather than post comments advising me that this isn't a martini recipe *smile*

The other day Paul and I were looking for a nice cool martini recipe to enjoy before dinner. I had three bottles of Hypnotiq to use up so I googled Hypnotiq recipes and this was one of the ones that came up. I mixed up two doubles and we happily sipped away.

I didn't have any fresh blackberries but I did have some organic ones form Whole Foods in the freezer. I just added the frozen berries to the finished drink as a sort of natural ice cube.

I am happy to report that there was no silliness as reported here!

Cheers!

Recipe provided by Crystal Therrien, assistant bar manager, Whiskey, Green Valley Ranch, Las Vegas.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ounce Hpnotiq
• 1/2 ounce Chambord
• 1 ounce Absolut Raspberri
• splash of pineapple juice
• 3 blackberries

PREPARATION:

In an ice-filled mixing glass, combine Hypnotiq, Chambord, Absolut and juice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with skewered blackberries.

Comments

[sandi @ the whistlestop cafe]

I understand they grow blackberries around Savannah! Hope you've had fun!

[Jerry]

There Sandi now I know what my contribution to the fun shall be. We may get in the city earlier than we had planned on so we may make the pre dinner coctail party. I shall travel with my martini shaker!