Smoky Martini – Palomino – San Francisco

Friday, April 25, 2008

After a meeting we ended up at Palomino on San Francisco’s Embarcadero. smoky martini

The place is known for a great bar, wonderful bay views and innovative cocktails. Our server, Marsha, suggested I try this vodka martini flavored with a splash of 18 year old Glenlivet and Nolly Pratt Dry Vermouth. Not one to mix my vodka and whiskey, I was skeptical to say the least. Marsha ensured me it was tasty. She was right. The Scotch gave the cocktail a wonderful smoky flavor. Garnished with a pepperoni and a blue cheese stuffed olive this martini get a DOTW thumbs up.

Smoky Martini

3 oz. Grey Goose Vodka
Splash 18 year old Glenlivet Scotch
Splash Nolly Pratt Dry Vermouth

Combine is a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a blue cheese stuffed olive and a pepperoni.

Thanks Marsha!

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http://www.opinionated-alchemist.com opinionatedalchemist

I cannot see, where Glenlivet is smoky…
I would also substitute the vermouth with the malt – the whisky flavors are that strong, that the vermouth is only confusing [but does not add something good] – and then it becomes smoky, if you use a nice Islay malt (Bruichladdich, Bowmore, Lagavulin, Ardbeg or Laphroaig – did I forgot one?) or at least Talisker which is also kinda peaty/smoky….