Horseradish Beef Martini
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In an effort to utilize the Horseradish Vodka that Jessica gave me a while ago, I started experimenting with different flavors based on the idea the drink might make a great dinner accompaniment. With a simmering pot of beef stew on the stove, I embarked on my quest...
After trying numerous additives, I decided that orange really went well with the horseradish sharpness. Although probably not a drink you'd like to have on its own, this Horseradish Martini goes brilliantly with any hearty beefy dinner. Be it steak, stew, or anything else meat related you can imagine.
- 2 oz Horseradish Vodka
- 2 oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz Absolut Peppar
- a pinch of Lawry's Salt
- Fresh Peppercorns in a Mill
- Chunk of Marinated Slow Cooked Beef
Chill an up glass with crushed ice and water. Shake all liquid ingredients with the salt and the ice in a shaker until it sweats and strain into the glass. Grind peppercorns onto the drink and slice a marinated piece of tender cubed beef to adorn the glass rim.
Note - as indicated above, this martini is meant to accompany a beef meal. Whatever your preference, slice a cube out of the beef and use as garnish. In this case, I made a delightful winter stew with carrots, potatoes, and steak then stole a chunk of the meat for the garnish. The flavors of all compliment beautifully!
How is it that I just ate breakfast, and that already sounds so damn good?
Horseradish beef martinis.. not just for breakfast anymore. ;)
is it good?
It's excellent! But like I said, it's much better as a dinner drink than a standalone. Unless you really like horseradish.