Classic Martini with Cheese Pairings
Classic Martini with Cheese Pairings
A timeless cocktail and savory cheese favorites There’s a reason this James Bond favorite is a timeless happy hour selection--the combo of gin, vermouth, and olive brine is a crisp, clean blend of intense flavor that pairs well with just about anything, including cheese. For this dirty Martini, we’ve selected three cheese pairings to serve up: Alp Blossom, Quicke’s Mature Cheddar, and Jasper Hill Harbison. Distinctly different in texture and flavor profile, these cheeses all boast a rich savory essence that can stand up to a strong, alcohol-forward cocktail--take note of Alp Blossom’s brothy and floral notes, the cheddar’s essence of horseradish and chives, and Harbison’s woodsy spruce undertones, each evoking a different element of this iconic drink.
Classic Martini with Cheese Pairings
A timeless cocktail and savory cheese favorites - Prep Time : 5 min
- Total Time : 5 min
- Serves 1
Ingredients
- 1 ea. Castelvetrano Olives, 5.3 oz.
- 2 ½ oz. Gin
- ½ oz. Dry Vermouth
- ½ oz. Castelvetrano Olive Brine
- Dash of Orange Bitters (optional)
- Castelvetrano Olive for garnish
- Cheese Pairings:
- 1/4 lb. Alp Blossom
- 1/4 lb. Quicke's Mature Cheddar
- 1/4 lb. Jasper Hill Harbison
Martini Directions
- Place glass into a freezer while mixing the cocktail. Allow to chill for at least 15 minutes.
- Add the gin, vermouth, brine and optional bitters to a shaker or mixing glass with ice.
- Shake or stir martini and strain into chilled glass.
- Add a dash of orange bitters and garnish with 2 olives on a pick.
- Serve with cheese pairings of your choice--we suggest Alp Blossom, Quicke’s Mature Cheddar, and Jasper Hill Harbison.
How to Cut and Serve
- Triangle cut the Alp Blossom, leaving part of the floral rind on each piece.
- Chunk or crumble the Quicke’s Mature Cheddar.
- Remove the top of the Harbison wheel by scoring around the edge of the rind with a knife and peeling it back.
For more tips on how to slice and serve, see our Cut Guide.
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Castelvetrano Olives 5.6oz
$7.00/Each
Pitted Castelvetrano Olives 5.3oz
$7.00/Each
Alp Blossom
$40.00/Lb
Quicke's Mature Cheddar
$35.00/Lb
Jasper Hill Farm Harbison 9oz
$19.20/Each $24.00/Each
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