This tart but sweet vodka martini cocktail will have you enjoying these last days of summer. The perfectly infused white balsamic takes the iconic flavor of coconut and mixes it with tropical flavors, transporting you to your own private island! It complements the pineapple like a dream and the brandy makes it so sophisticated and balanced. The addition of whipped egg whites gives it a mysterious froth and softens all the flavors. Drink it with your feet up!
INGREDIENTS
- 3 ounces vanilla flavored vodka (I like Svedka)
- 1 ounce of good Brandy
- 1 ounce of Olive This! Coconut White Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 egg white whipped
- Sections of fresh pineapple
- few mint leaves to garnish
- raw sugar for the rim of the glass
DIRECTIONS
Rub a bit of the fresh pineapple around the rim of each glass and dip in the raw sugar. Set aside.
Separate the egg white from the yolk, (which you can keep or discard,) and place the egg white in a cool metal bowl. I like to whip the egg white myself. You can use a mixer but it’s so much trouble for something you can do with your hand and a deep breath in the space of about 3 minutes. It’s good exercise and you don’t want the egg to be stiff peaks. Get your wrist into it and whip until very foamy.
In a large cocktail shaker filled with ice, add vodka, brandy, balsamic, and pineapple juice. Shake well for about 15-20 seconds. Remove cap and ladle in the egg whites. Replace the cap and shake for about 10 more seconds. Alternately, you can simply ladle a pillowy cloud of the egg whites on top of the martini if you don’t want to shake it into the mixture.
Serve while wearing sunglasses!
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