Love Martini Recipe
Written by Refresh yourself with the Love Martini recipe! Blend peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and coconut rum for an ideal springtime cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 150
Ingredients
- 1 oz peach Schnapps
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz coconut Rum
- Ice cubes
- Maraschino cherry - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Martini Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Chill your martini glass with some ice.
- Add Cranberry Juice: Measure and pour 1 oz cranberry juice into the shaker.
- Add Peach Schnapps: Add 1 oz peach Schnapps to the mix.
- Add Coconut Rum: Measure and pour 1 oz coconut Rum into the shaker.
- Add Ice: Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake Well: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain and Serve: Empty the ice from the martini glass and fine strain the mixture into the glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Peach Schnapps: If you don't have peach schnapps, use another fruit liqueur for a similar flavor profile. I've also used peach nectar with a splash of vodka for a non-alcoholic twist.
- Cranberry Juice: Pomegranate juice works well if you're out of cranberry juice. It adds a slightly different tartness but still complements the other flavors.
- Coconut Rum: Regular white rum with a dash of coconut extract can substitute for coconut rum.
Making a Pitcher of Love Martini:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all ingredients by 8. Use 8 oz each of peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and coconut rum.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and coconut rum with ice. Stir well to mix.
- Serve: Strain into individual chilled martini glasses and garnish each with a cherry.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Peach Schnapps Substitute: Use peach nectar or juice instead of schnapps for a non-alcoholic version.
- Coconut Rum Substitute: Replace coconut rum with coconut water or milk to maintain the tropical flavor without alcohol.
- Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using these substitutes to enjoy an alcohol-free Love Martini.