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Kir Vodka Martini

3.8

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

Ice cubes
2/3 cup currant-flavored vodka
2 teaspoons crème de cassis (black currant-flavored liqueur)
2 lemon twists

Preparation

  1. Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka; shake to chill thoroughly. Divide vodka between 2 large cocktail (Martini) glasses. Carefully drop 1 teaspoon cr&egave;me de cassis into each glass (liqueur will sink to bottom). Garnish each Martini with 1 lemon twist.

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