National Martini Day is just around the corner. To celebrate- here are a few delicious martini recipes for National Martini Day from Tina’s Vodka founder Tina Karras.
Tina’s Vodka is GMO-free, sustainably made, female-owned, American-made, and contains zero additives.
Here are a couple of my favorite recipes:
Vespertina
- 3 ounces Tina’s Vodka
- 1/2 ounce Lillet Blanc
- Lemon peel for garnish
- Olives
In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients. Shake until a frost form and strained into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist and olives as you see fit.
Chocolate & Orange Martini
- 2 ounces Tina’s Vodka
- 1/2 ounce white cream de cacao liquor
- Splash of orange liqueur
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for the chocolate rim and/or chocolate sprinkles
Heat the chocolate in a glass bowl over a boiling pot of water and stir frequently. Pour onto a small plate and dip the martini glass into the melted chocolate to cover the rim. Place in a freezer for a few minutes.
Add the vodka and creme de cacao into a shaker with ice and shake until a frost forms. Strain into the chilled rimmed glass and garnish with a fresh orange slice.
Improved Apple-Tini
Author: Randy Tarlow, founder & owner of Liquid Alchemist – a
- 2 ounces Tina’s Vodka
- 1 ounce Liquid Alchemist Apple Spice
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a thin apple slice.
Classic Martini
- 2 ounces Tina’s Vodka
- 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth
Pour vodka and dry vermouth in a pint glass over ice. With a bar spoon, stir the spirits in the ice without brushing them, until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garish with organic pimento olives and enjoy.
Tina Karras, CEO, Tina’s Vodka
Tina Karras, owner and founder of Tina’s Planet Vodka, began her career in the alcohol industry as a musician. After moving to Los Angeles from Charlotte, NC with one guitar and two suitcases to pursue her dream of being a singer-songwriter, Tina paid rent by working in restaurants and eventually the world-famous Roxy Theatre. Here she worked her way up the ranks and became the alcohol buyer for the venue, leading her to countless liquor & wine tastings and classes – and a big realization: there wasn’t a vodka that had all these traits: made from organic corn, non-GMO, American made, fantastically smooth, delicious, and at a good price. She started Tina’s Vodka with her credit cards and an SBA loan after just finishing her album that was also self-funded and was prepared to release her vodka and her album just as the pandemic lockdown hit. Two years later, Tina and Tina’s Vodka has found immense success with her brand being sold across the country, distributed by Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, her record out on all digital platforms, and making a major impact on the health of the spirits industry along the way. “I’m excited to finally share my vodka and music with you. It’s never too late to realize your dreams, they can be bigger than you ever thought.” Tina and Tina’s Vodka has been featured in Mentor’s Collective, Vent’s Magazine, LA Weekly, and others.
Tina’s Planet Vodka
One of the newest vodkas to hit the market, Tina’s Vodka has been quickly gathering fans. A vodka with a big commitment to regenerative agriculture and taste, it’s hard not to want it on your bar cart. Started in 2021, Tina’s is GMO-free, sustainably made, female-owned, American-made and contains zero additives. Additionally, the proprietary filtration system used gives it a natural sweetness and superior taste to the other top shelf liquors.