Super Chill - How to Make an Extra Cold Martini

June 9, 2022

Tips for a Frosty Martini

As the weather warms up and we suddenly find ourselves entering the summer season, what better way to end a hard day's work than with an icy-cold Martini?

Have you ever wondered why a Martini tastes so much better at your favourite cocktail bar, and why you've never been able to recreate the same experience at home? Then read on for our tips on how to achieve the perfect cocktail yourself.

Aranami Strength Gin Martini - How to Make a Super Cold Martini

First of all, a Martini is something that is best enjoyed ice-cold. Getting it to the right temperature is crucial and it should ideally be below -7 degrees C. So how to achieve this at home?

If you’re making a Martini at home, make sure you have ample space in your freezer to chill your glassware. We recommend briefly rinsing the glasses under a tap so they're slightly wet, and store them carefully in the freezer for at least half an hour before you make your cocktail. If you have enough space, and you enjoy a Martini on a regular basis, it's good practice to permanently make space for your Martini glasses in your freezer, so you're always ready for this spectacular cocktail.

Also, cooling the glassware with ice cubes moments before making the cocktail won’t be much help - you want this drink to be served freezing cold, especially important on a hot summer’s day.

Hidden Curiosities Aranami Strength Gin Freezer Cold

Another tip - keep a bottle of gin in the freezer too. This will make life easier when making your Martini, as you’ll need less time to bring the temperature down while stirring your gin and vermouth in ice. This means it’s less likely that the ice melts into your cocktail, resulting in a pure, high proof and delicious Martini - especially when using Aranami Strength gin!

We also recommend keeping your vermouth in the fridge, as it'll last a lot longer. The ABV of vermouth is much lower than spirits such as gin, so it will go off much more quickly if stored at room temperature, especially over the warmer summer months. Keeping it cool in the fridge will also help you to make your Martini deliciously frosty.

Finally, if you don’t have space in the freezer for these huge Martini glasses, try the smaller style or a Nick & Nora glass. We promise it will taste just as good.

Why not try your hand at making our Aranami Blossom Martini?

Aranami Blossom Martini

Ingredients:

60ml Aranami Strength Gin (70ml if you're feeling brave)
10ml Mancino Sakura Vermouth
Lemon or Pink Grapefruit Peel

Method:

Dry Martini: Fill a mixing glass with ice, then add both Aranami Strength gin and Mancino Sakura Vermouth. Stir for 30-60 seconds to bring the temperature right down. Strain into the frozen Martini glass and express the oils from your lemon or pink grapefruit peel over the cocktail, twist then drop into the cocktail.

Extra Dry Martini (Vermouth Rinse): Pour the Mancino Sakura Vermouth into the glass, swirl the vermouth around the glass and discard the remaining liquid. Add the Aranami Strength gin to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir for 30-60 seconds to bring the temperature right down. Strain into the frozen Martini glass and express the oils from your lemon or pink grapefruit peel over the cocktail, twist then drop into the cocktail.

Aranami Blossom Martini

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