Martini Recipes - Amoretti 6 Pack Martini Mix (Blueberry, Cosmopolitan, Lemon Drop, Passion Fruit, Pomegranate, Sour Apple)

Cocktail Recipe 101: The Best Recipes for Martini Drinks

Looking to master a cocktail recipe or two? Then it's time to indulge your mixology interests in the Granddaddy of cocktails: the martini drink.

Thanks to the advent of shows like "Mad Men", the demand for great recipes for martini drinks is up and if you can effectively tackle a few of these cocktail drink recipes, then you can bet that your martini mixing skills will be in high demand at every party.

Are you ready to make a few "Mad Men" proud? Then it's time to breeze through this Cocktail Recipe 101 class: learning about the best recipes for martini drinks!

The Pomegranate Martini Recipe: This martini recipe is perfect for hot summer nights surrounded by the coolest crowds. To master this cocktail recipe, simple combine two ounces of citrus vodka, a half ounce of fresh lemon juice, ounce of fresh pomegranate juice (you can find this at most health food stores) and an ounce of Cointreau or simple syrup in a chilled cocktail shaker and pour into a chilled martini glass. For an added touch of style not to mention a dazzling flavor for the taste buds add a dash of rose water to your pomegranate martini recipe before serving.

The Cosmopolitan Recipe: To make this martini recipe, combine the following ingredients into a chilled cocktail shaker: 1 ounce of vodka, ounce of triple sec, ounce of lime juice, and ounce of cranberry juice. After mixing the ingredients together, pour the contents of your cosmopolitan recipe into a chilled martini glass and serve with a slice of lime or a lemon garnish.

The Lemon Drop Martini Recipe: This cocktail recipe is surprisingly simple but for all its simplicity, it packs a powerful punch of flavor that's sure to make you the go-to bartender at any party or event. To make a lemon drop martini, combine two ounces of vodka, one ounce of triple sec, two ounces of traditional margarita mix, a teaspoon of sugar and a tablespoon of lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Mix well and strain the cocktail recipe into a chilled martini glass.

The Apple Martini Recipe: This cocktail recipe is a fan favorite with martini lovers everywhere. To master the apple martini recipe, combine one and a half ounces of green apple vodka and one ounce of sour apple schnapps together in a chilled cocktail shaker. Mix the ingredients well, and strain the liquid into a chilled martini glass. For a cool twist, add a thin wedge of apple as a garnish.

The Blueberry Martini Recipe: To make a fresh and fruity blueberry martini, simply add together two ounces of cranberry-flavored vodka, two ounces of triple sec, and two ounces of blueberry juice into a chilled cocktail shaker with ice. Mix the ingredients together and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add a dash of Sprite to the top of the liquid.

Now that you have this assortment of great martini and cocktail recipes under your belt, it's time to demonstrate your new skills at your next big party.