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When James Bond movies debuted in the late 1960s, the popularity of the Martini increased.

19th of June each year is celebrated as World Martini Day, here are some simple tips to remember about the martini. Ace your date night or a business lunch with the Royal Martini recipes from ITC Rajputana, Jaipur straight from the land of the Royals showcasing the royalty and all that’s unique about ‘State of Colours: Rajasthan’.

The Blue City Martini

Ingredients:

2 ounces vodka
¾-ounce blue
curacao 1/2-ounce
sour mix
1/2-ounce
pineapple juice

How to mix
Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass & garnish with a lemon twist.

Tips
When shaken, pineapple juice creates a foam on top of the drink. Some people don’t enjoy that—though it does settle after a few minutes—so you can also stir this martini.

The Pink Martini

Ingredients::

1⅓ oz Absolut Vodka

⅔ oz Dry Vermouth

4 Dashes Orange Bitters

2 Teaspoons Grenadine Ice Cubes

How to mix
Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

UDAIPUR MARTINI

Ingredients:

2 oz Baileys Irish
Cream 1 cup Ice
1 oz vodka
1 oz brewed espresso

How to mix
Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass & garnish with the three coffee beans.

Our Comment: Martini drinker of the gin/vodka & vermouth variety will describe this drink as being all too flat &all too white, but for the lover of white coffee and cream liqueurs, this Martini will hit the spot- even though it’s not a really a Martini

The Golden City Martini

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Absolut Vodka

1 oz Cointreau or other
orange liqueur 1 1/2 oz
Orange juice
3/4 oz Cream

How to mix
Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass & garnish with orange peel.

Tips
For creamy cocktails, heavy cream is the most popular option. It’s a good choice because it will lighten up during mixing while still providing a luscious drink.

Fresh-squeezed orange juice will brighten up this drink and complement the orange liqueur wonderfully. A single orange yields 2 to 3 ounces of juice, so you’ll have plenty for a few drinks.

Dairy alternatives like almond, soy, and rice milk make a good tasting drink, so use one of those if you prefer.