Saffron and Smoke Martini

Hepple Spirits Co

An elegant, savory Martini with floral and spice-forward complexity.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Vodka or Gin (e.g., Grey Goose or Plymouth Gin)

• 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth (e.g., Dolin)

• 2 drops Saffron Tincture (saffron steeped in vodka)

• Dash of Orange Bitters

• Smoked sea salt for garnish

• Garnish: Expressed lemon peel and a pinch of smoked sea salt

Instructions

Chill a coupe or martini glass.

In a mixing glass, combine vodka or gin, dry vermouth, saffron tincture, and bitters. Add ice and stir until well-chilled.

Strain into the chilled glass.

Express a lemon peel over the top and garnish with a light sprinkle of smoked sea salt.