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Leave behind the daily grind and join Botanical Garden of the Ozarks for a casual evening of local art, live music, and hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at the 2017 Art & Cocktails in the Garden! Surround yourself with the vibrant, early-summer beauty of the Garden of the Ozarks as you enjoy the Garden’s art installations, an art show featuring local artists, a drop-in interactive art project, craft beer, and the evening’s signature drink—martinis! Mike Koon of Koon’s Saloon Mobile Bartending Service will be shaking up the martinis that evening.
A good tip for the perfect martini is to chill your martini glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes prior to serving.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1 ½ oz. simple syrup
- ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
- Lemon twist garnish
Method
Place vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with 4-5 ice cubes and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Pour the strained martini in a chilled glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
Bonus recipes
Cosmopolitan Martini
Ingredients
- 2 oz. vodka
- ½ oz. triple sec
- ½ oz. fresh lime juice
- 2 oz. cranberry juice
- Lemon twist garnish
Method
Place vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice and cranberry juice into a cocktail shaker with 4-5 ice cubes and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Pour the strained martini in a chilled glass and garnish with lemon twist.
Martini
Ingredients
- 3½ oz. vodka
- ¼ – ¾ oz. dry vermouth (tastes vary)
- Garnish with stuffed olives
Method
Place vodka and dry vermouth into a cocktail shaker with 4-5 ice cubes and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Pour the strained martini in a chilled glass and garnish with a few stuffed olives.
Drink responsibly. Never drink and drive.
