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by Todd + Diane
This Chili Martini co*cktail Recipe was one of our first recipe posts back in 2008. An oldiebut goodie! The spicy, sweet and bright flavors are fantastic if you love a little heat in your drinks.
Please, don’t cringe at the name of this co*cktail. Give me a chance to quickly explain this fabulous drink to you before you frown at the thought of a spicy co*cktail (for those of you spice hounds who are already drooling, please immediately proceed to the recipe and mix yourself a few glasses!) I’ve always appreciated drinks of all sorts. From sweet, pretty, fruity concoctions that make me giggle like a girl to straight from the bottle whiskey that almost grows hairs on my chest, I enjoy them all.
Best Chili Martini Recipe
It all started during my six big days of eating and drinking at the Club Med Food and Wine Festival in Ixtapa, Mexico with Jaden. Every day was fabulous and filled with mixology demonstrations from some of the finest bartenders in Mexico. Our thirsty group of Jaden, Kim, Kate , Morgan,Jay, and I took advantage of every sample and sip that was offered to us. We’re all adventurous folks and accepting of anything inebriating, especially when it was all free! But the most memorable one was the chili martini co*cktail infused with a healthy dose of fresh serrano chili.
I’ve had many co*cktails in my days, but never anything with spicy, chili undertones. This was like a revelation, it rocked my co*cktail world.
Spicy, fruit, flavorful
The first fruity sip of peach and hint of chili blended together nicely, but after that, it was magic. The slow, smooth tinge of serrano chili heat that flowed down my throat afterward was warming, exciting and delicious. The slightly grassy/fruity blend of the serrano heat, coupled with the sweet nectar of the peach juice was just so different, but satisfying and addicting. Of course, you can add just as much heat as you like, but a little bit of chili goes a long way. We’ve made it with red thai chili’s as well and the results are just as wonderful. Use what ever chili you wish!
I was perfectly happy with the amount of blend spicy and fruity balance of the chili co*cktail martini. There wasn’t too much heat to make me uncomfortable nor to put my mouth on fire, but just enough to make me always CRAVE a chili martini. Besides, a girl should never stop adding a bit of spice to her life. Hope you enjoy this Chili Martini co*cktail Recipe as much as we do.
Cheers,
-Diane
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Chili Martini co*cktail Recipe
Yield: 1 co*cktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
**Warning- start with a little bit of chili first because each chili’s level of spiciness varies. Continue to add more chilies to your liking.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 Serrano or Thai chili , sliced (remove seeds for less spicy or adjust amount to your heat preference)
- 1/2 ounce (15ml) simple syrup *see note below
- 1/2 ounce (15ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 ounces (45ml) vodka or gin
- 2 ounces (60ml) pineapple, peach, nectarine, or mango juice
Instructions
If you want a spicier co*cktail, in a shaker, muddle the chili with simply syrup. For a moderately spicy co*cktail, just add the sliced chili and simple syrup into the shaker (without muddling) and add all the remaining co*cktail ingredients (see next step).
Add lime juice, vodka (or gin) and juice of choice (pineapple, peach, nectarine, or mango juice) to the shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
Strain into a co*cktail glass. Garnish if desired. For a sweeter treat, sugar the rim before pouring co*cktail.
Notes
Note 1:
To make simple syrup combine an equal amount of sugar and water. Heat to dissolve. It keeps for over a month in the fridge, so feel free to make a large batch to always have on hand.
Nutrition Information per Serving
Calories: 130kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 93mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 59IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
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33 comments on “Chili Martini Recipe”
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Sharon Robinson — January 29, 2020 @ 9:09 am Reply
Yes i like trying new drinks heard Phyllis order this drink Chili martini on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. I MIX it myself thank you!
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David McDonald — September 29, 2012 @ 9:15 am Reply
I had this chilli martini last night and it was AMAZING! Its not spicy (unless you eat the chilli) but has a slight edge to it.
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Chilli-lover — April 19, 2009 @ 10:18 am Reply
That’s wimpy stuff! Straight 2:1 Gin:Vermouth but with Tabasco chilli olives – lots of them at least 6 – for me. Of course I plan to make a raw Thai green chilli-stuffed olive (those tiny fiery devils – with all the seeds of course) Martini when I next go to Thailand. Just watch the fire!
