Smoky Martini – Thank you Colin – DEA Redfern

So I had an afternoon Christmas shopping last week and dropped into DEA Redfern store - a go to for gifts - and Colin ( partner of Karin) introduced me to this Martini. It is delicious. You need to find a peety scotch ... probably from Scotland for the Smoky notes.

The smoky martini is a very easy variation of the martini. There is no vermouth; instead, this cocktail uses a dash of scotch to back up the gin. It's an interesting combination and a fantastic way to enjoy your favorite whisky and gin in the same glass. Serve it after dinner or when you're relaxing with a couple of friends and want to show off the versatility of a new bottle of scotch.

With such a high concentration of gin (and little else), this cocktail is definitely not the place to be frugal. You're going to get the best smoky martini with a premium brand of gin, so be sure to grab the good stuff. Also, you'll find that a full-flavored gin holds up to the smokier aspects of Scotch whisky; the smokier the better in this drink.