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A bourbon martini cocktail in a cocktail glass served with two cocktail cherries, with a bottle of bourbon and cocktail shaker in the background.
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Bourbon Martini

A Bourbon Martini is a delicious drink, as the smoky bourbon works really well with the sweet vermouth. Add a touch of sour mix and the result is a refreshing, sour, yet sweet and smoky cocktail that any bourbon lover will enjoy.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword bourbon manhattan, bourbon martini, classic bourbon martini, how to make a martini with bourbon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 208kcal
Author Tanya

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon I used Woodford Reserve
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1/2 oz sour mix
  • ice for cocktail shaker
  • cocktail cherries for garnish

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, and sour mix.
  • Fill your shaker halfway with ice, secure its lid tightly, and vigorously shake for about 20 seconds until all ingredients have been thoroughly mixed and chilled.
  • Strain the mixture from your shaker into a martini glass, making sure any stray pieces of ice don't escape!
  • Garnish with cocktail cherries if desired. Enjoy.

Notes

A classic martini contains gin and vermouth. For this recipe, I used bourbon instead of gin and added a bit of sour mix.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 84mg | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg