Kahlua Cranberry Martini
Description
Kahlua Cranberry Martini is a sophisticated cocktail combining the deep aroma and sweetness of Mexican coffee liqueur 'Kahlua' with the vibrant acidity of cranberry. This modern drink adds contemporary flavors to traditional martini techniques, creating an impressive appearance where deep brown and vibrant red beautifully blend together. As the birthday cocktail for October 18th, it continues to be loved by people with kind hearts.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （2000年代）
Born in the early 2000s in America as a variation of the popular cranberry martini using coffee liqueur. It is said to have been created by a New York bartender who wanted to create a warm cocktail suitable for the autumn season. The combination of Kahlua's rich Mexican coffee flavor with America's traditional fruit cranberry symbolizes American culture's respect for diversity.
Birth Date Meaning
Owner of a warm heart capable of kind acts
The combination of Kahlua's deep coffee aroma and warm sweetness with cranberry's vibrant acidity expresses hidden passion and compassion for others. The beautiful appearance and harmonious taste symbolize acts of kindness from the heart
Famous Quotes
- "This cocktail expresses heartfelt kindness woven from the warmth of coffee and the passion of cranberry" - New York Bartender
Trivia
- Kahlua was born in Mexico in 1936, made from 100% Arabica coffee beans and rum derived from sugar cane
- Cranberry martini became popular in America in the 2000s and gained attention through the TV drama 'Sex and the City'
- The name Kahlua derives from 'Kahula' in the Nahuatl language of Mexico's indigenous people, meaning coffee
- Cranberry is a fruit native to North America and is beloved as a traditional Thanksgiving ingredient in America
- The martini glass shape is designed to concentrate aromas and highlight the beautiful color of cocktails
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Kahlua (Coffee Liqueur) - 45 ml
- Vodka - 30 ml
- Cranberry Juice - 15 ml
- Lime Juice - 10 ml
- Ice - 適量 cubes
Instructions:
- Chill martini glass in freezer beforehand
- Add ice to the shaker
- Add Kahlua, vodka, cranberry juice, and lime juice
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds
- Strain into the chilled martini glass using a strainer
- Float 2-3 cranberries on top
- Express orange peel over the cocktail for aroma and garnish