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THE PINK FERRY AT ROUX A party in your mouth is the only way to describe the Pink Ferry Martini from Roux. Smooth Tito’s Handmade Vodka blends with the herbaceous accents of Corsair Red Absinthe, fresh citrus flavors of lemon, St. Germaine Elderflower liqueur, bright blueberries and nutty notes of coconut water. All of these ingredients come together and create a masterful concoction full of fun, flavor and deliciousness. Who Would Most Enjoy This Martini: Anyone with functioning taste buds. The Pink Ferry Martini is pure magic served in a glass. If you like magic, and I hope you do, order this cocktail. THE FRENCH MARTINI AT OYSTER BAR The French Martini provides an even, smooth flavor that cleanses the palate with each sip. Pineapple, lemon juice and Absolut Citron creates a citrus flavor bomb that surprisingly is not THE MARTINI: Sophisticated and Innovative By Bronze R. Major The martini is a cocktail that has evolved constantly since its inception. Yet, there are still purists who believe that martinis should never deviate from their simple, sophisticated mixes made with gin, dry vermouth, a chilled cocktail glass, and olives or a lemon twist. Even classic martini purists can’t agree on the age-old debate of shaken versus stirred. The not-soobvious answer is stirred, of course—unlike more complex cocktails, a traditional martini with a few simple ingredients doesn’t need to be shaken. Shaking simply ensures the multitude of ingredients are mixed. In the case of the classic martini, this can be achieved via a gentle stir, which also doesn’t cause dilution. Classic or made with a twist, shaken versus stirred, the popularity of the martini has consistently grown over the years. Leading the way are innovators who love the idea of building on a classic and taking the martini to a whole new level. Here are a few favorites found locally in Tampa Bay. TRUFFLE INFUSED MARTINI The Collection at the Hall on Franklin THE PINK FERRY Roux FRENCH MARTIN Oyster Bar THE PINK FERRY PHOTO BY ANDI DIAMOND. DIRTY RICHARD MARTINI PHOTO COURTESY OF ULELE. 10 localsDISH SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017


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