Cocktails with Martini: Enjoy style in five unforgettable recipes

Martini moments that linger

Imagine the golden evening sun shining through your window. Soft music plays in the background. You raise your cocktail cup, feel the cool surface of the Copper Cup in your hand, and take the first sip of a perfectly mixed martini.

These moments are more than just a drink – they are small rituals of appreciation, enjoyment, and connection. Cocktails with Martini are more than recipes. They are invitations. To conversations. To stories. And to enjoyment.

With this article, we would like to take you on a journey into the world of elegant Martini cocktails – with 5 selected recipes that unfold their full magic in your Copper Cup.

Each cocktail has its own personality – sometimes classic, sometimes playful. But always an experience.

1. Classic and clear: The Classic Martini

The epitome of elegance. Direct. Honest. And irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 6 cl gin
• 1 cl dry vermouth
• Lemon zest or olive
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Pour the gin and vermouth into a shaker filled with ice
2. Stir with a bar spoon for 15 seconds, do not shake
3. Strain the drink into your copper cup and garnish with zest or an olive

2. Salt meets style: the dirty martini

This martini is like a conversation with depth – bold, spicy, intriguing.

Ingredients

• 6 cl gin
• 1 cl dry vermouth
• 1 cl olive juice (from a jar)
• 2 green olives
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

1. Fill the shaker with ice and add gin, vermouth and olive juice
2. Stir with a bar spoon until the liquid is well chilled
3. Strain into your copper cup and serve with the olives

3. The caffeine queen: Espresso Martini

The perfect pick-me-up that makes a statement in an elegant copper cup.

Ingredients

• 4 cl vodka
• 3 cl fresh espresso
• 2 cl coffee liqueur (e.g. Kahlúa)
• Ice cubes
• 3 coffee beans for decoration

Preparation

1. Mix all ingredients vigorously in a shaker with plenty of ice
2. Strain into a pre-chilled copper cocktail cup
3. Garnish with 3 coffee beans

4. Fruity and tangy: Citrus peach punch

Light, playful, and summery – perfect for social gatherings with friends.

Ingredients

• 1 orange
• 1 lemon
• 200 ml peach juice
• 200 ml mineral water
• Ice cubes
• Peach slice for garnish

Preparation:

1. Squeeze the orange and lemon, pour the juice into your cocktail cup
2. Fill with peach juice, water and ice
3. Garnish with a peach slice and serve with a straw

5. The surprising one: French Martini

If you want to impress someone, this drink is your liquid flirt.

Ingredients

• 4 cl vodka
• 2 cl Chambord (raspberry liqueur)
• 2 cl pineapple juice
• Ice cubes

Preparation

1. Put all ingredients in a shaker and shake vigorously with ice.
2. Strain into your copper cup.
3. Optionally, garnish with a fresh raspberry.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about cocktails with martini

1. Does a Martini always have to be made with gin? No – Vodka Martini is a popular alternative. This makes the taste smoother.
2. What is the difference between shaking and stirring? Shaking cools faster and creates foam. Stirring preserves clarity and structure.
3. Why is a copper cup so good for cocktails? Copper is an excellent conductor of cold – your drink stays cool longer and is served in style.
4. How many cocktails can I make with a bottle of Martini? A standard bottle (0.75 L) will make approximately 10–12 cocktails, depending on the mixing ratio.
5. What snacks go well with Martini cocktails? Salted almonds, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or cheese bites – anything that isn't too sweet.
6. Can I also create non-alcoholic versions? Absolutely! Use non-alcoholic vermouth, grape juice, or tea as a base. Fresh herbs help enhance the flavor.

For your next special moment

Maybe you're like us: sometimes one sip is enough to feel everything. Joy. Lightness. Closeness. With every cocktail you make, you create exactly that – a special moment for yourself and your loved ones.

Our recipes are invitations. To your garden, your balcony, or your dining table full of friends. The Copper Cup is your faithful companion, revealing its beauty with every drink.

So take your time. Choose the right cocktail. Stir it with feeling. Pour it with style. And enjoy it with a smile.

Here's to you. And to all the special moments yet to come.