Sweet Basil Martini with Blue Cheese Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Use neutral vodka for more basil flavor. Ingredients:
1 cup crushed ice, divided |
1/2 cup basil leaves |
1 cup chilled vodka |
2 tablespoons dry vermouth |
4 grape tomatoes |
2 teaspoons soft blue cheese (such as maytag) |
Directions:
1. Combine 1/2 cup ice and basil in a cocktail shaker; muddle. Add remaining 1/2 cup ice, vodka, and vermouth to shaker. Cover and shake 30 seconds. Strain vodka mixture evenly into 4 martini glasses.
2. Make a tunnel in each tomato using a cherry pitter or skewer. Stuff each with 1/2 teaspoon blue cheese. Place 1 stuffed tomato in each glass.
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