Introducing the Wocatini

We are grateful to Izzie Turner who created four versions of our bespoke signature martini! Find her on Instagram @izziebakeoven. and find the Wocatini that suits you best.

The Fruity Wocatini

Strawberry-Rhubarb Gin Martini 

makes 1 cocktail 

1 1/2 ounces gin 

1 1/2 ounces lillet blanc 

1 1/2 ounces strawberry-rhubarb simple syrup (below)

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into desired glass. Garnish with chamomile flowers. 

Strawberry-Rhubarb simple syrup 

1 cup chopped rhubarb 

1 cup chopped strawberries

1/4 cup granulated sugar 

1/4 cup water 

Place ingredients in a small pot and heat over medium heat until the fruit is very soft and the syrup is pink and bubbly. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and discard fruit. Let the syrup cool completely. 

The Fresh Wocatini

Cucumber-Melon Gin Martini 

makes 1 cocktail 

2 ounces gin 

1 cup peeled and diced cucumber 

1 cup peeled and diced honeydew melon 

1 ounce  elderflower liqueur 

1/2 ounce lemon juice

3 fresh mint leaves 

Combine gin, cucumber, and honeydew in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and discard pulp. combine strained gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into desired glass. Garnish with mint leaves. (Add a slice of jalapeno for a kick.)

The Dirty Wocatini

Lemon Vermouth Dirty Martini 

makes 1 cocktail 

2 1/2 ounces vodka 

1/2 ounce olive juice 

1/2 ounce dry vermouth 

lemon stuffed vermouth olives* 

Combine vodka, olive juice, and vermouth in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into desired glass. Add desired number of lemon-stuffed vermouth olives. 

https://www.stonewallkitchen.com/lemon-twist-olives-300301.html 

*suggested olives, but you may also stuff your own

The Virgin Wocatini

Blackberry-Hibiscus Mocktini 

makes 4 mocktails

1 cup strongly brewed hibiscus tea, chilled  

1/2 cup blackberries 

1 cup cold water 

1 ounce lime juice 

1/2 ounce agave 

 Combine tea and blackberries in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve and discard pulp. Combine blackberry tea, water, lime juice, and agave in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into desired glasses. Garnish with lime slices and blackberries.