Mealtime Magic: Unique Martini Ideas from Kim Haasarud

Happy Monday! Just a quick follow up to see if you might be interested in these fun apres-ski drinks like the Bacon, Eggs & French Toast Martini and S'more Snow from this year's Apres Ski Cocktail Classic. Kim Haasarud, Liquid Chef, author of 101 Shots and 101 Martinis, and guest judge on Iron Chef America has pulled together the must-try trendy apres-ski libations that will heating up this year's Apres Ski Cocktail Classic, voted 2013 Best Cocktail Festival by Fodor's. She visited Fox & Friends to show off the delicious drinks.

Bacon, Eggs & French Toast Martini

1 oz bacon-infused vodka

3/4 oz Wild Turkey American Honey bourbon

1 egg yolk

1/2 oz agave nectar

1 oz half & half

ground nutmeg

maple sugar rim, for garnish

crisp bacon strip, for garnish

•  Wet rim of cocktail glass with lemon wedge and dip into plate of maple sugar.  Set aside.

•  Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.

•  Shake vigorously for a good 15 count.

•  Strain into rimmed cocktail glass.

•  Dust with grated nutmeg.

•  Top with crisp bacon strip.

 

S’more Snow Martini

3 oz homemade hot chocolate, cooled

1 oz dark Crème de Cocoa

1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream

3/4 oz Vanilla Vodka

3 to 4 miniature marshmallows

•  Combine the chocolate, dark crème de cacao, Bailey’s, and vanilla vodka in a cocktail shaker filled with ice

•  Shake moderately

•  Strain into a chilled martini glass  

•  Drop 3 to 4 miniature marshmallows in the glass and roast with a crème brûlée torch, if desired.

Recipes by Kim Haasarud from the Apres Ski Cocktail Classic. Experience it March 2014.