Average
Sweet
4 Minutes
Cocktail Glass
Ingredients
The Pistachio Martini is a dessert cocktail and a perfect drink to serve at New Year’s Eve when you really want to turn things up a notch in terms of decadence.
Made with vanilla-flavored vodka, amaretto, pistachio cream liqueur and a scoop of pistachio ice cream, it’s fair to say the Pistachio Martini bares little resemblance to a classic Dry Martini. But, hey, when a drink tastes this good, who’s complaining?
How To Make a PISTACHIO MARTINI COCKTAIL
Bar tools you’ll need
Boston Shaker
Hawthorne Strainer
Fine Strainer
Jigger
How to Mix
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Use a jigger (or measuring instrument) to measure and add Absolut Vanilia into the smaller tin of a Boston shaker.
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Add Amaretto.
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Add pistachio cream liqueur.
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Add ice cubes, connect the two shaker tins, and shake vigorously until the shaker is frosty on the outside.
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Separate the Boston shaker, place a Hawthorne strainer over the larger tin, and strain out the ice into the smaller tin. Discard the ice.
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Reassemble the shaker and shake again, this time without ice to emulsify.
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Use an ice cream scooper to add one scoop of pistachio ice cream into a martini glass.
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Open the shaker tins and pour the cocktail into the glass using a fine strainer.
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Garnish with a pinch of pistachio nuts sprinkled directly into the glass.
Watch how to make a Pistachio Martini!
All about the Pistachio Martini
The Pistachio Martini is a decadent dessert-like shaken cocktail made with vanilla-flavored vodka, amaretto, and pistachio cream liqueur. A scoop of pistachio ice cream is placed in a chilled martini glass before the cocktail is poured in.
We don’t really need to tell you how incredible the flavors of marzipan, pistachio, and vanilla are, do we? Sweet, creamy, rich and oh-so-decadent!
The origins of the Pistachio Martini are disputed, but all signs point to Boston, Massachusetts as the birthplace. The timing, though, is up in the air.
Some say it popped up in the late 1990s, while one bar claims they invented it around 2014. Meanwhile, another bar owner insists he’s been serving a version since the 1980s.
The fact is every bar in Boston’s Little Italy seems to have a stake in its creation.
Since 2013, its popularity has surged thanks to social media.
- Chill your glassware
Place your martini glass in the freezer about 30 minutes before serving. A chilled glass is always a good idea!
- Add a splash of Blue Curaçao
Many Pistachio Martini recipes call for a splash of blue curaçao.to give the drink a striking blue-green hue, more for visual appeal than the orange flavor it adds. If you want to add blue curaçao., we recommend just a splash – half a teaspoon. - Frozen Pistachio Martini
Simply add all the ingredients into a blender, together with ice and blend on high. Now that’s dessert!
- Serving your Pistachio Martini in a chilled martini glass is essential.
- With a dollop of pistachio ice cream already in the mix, garnishing your drink isn’t really necessary, but a single pistachio nut adds the perfect final touch.
- If you really want to go all-out, top your drink with whipped cream!
Pistachio Martini FAQ
Vanilla-flavored vodka is essential for a Pistachio Martini. Call us biased, but we recommend Absolut Vanilia.
Vanilla-flavored vodka, amaretto, pistachio cream liqueur, and pistachio. Some recipes also include a splash of blue curaçao.
See the recipe on this page – it’s perfect for home bartenders of all levels.
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