Hoste The Martini is a ready-to-drink bottled martini that blends a bespoke Japanese-botanical gin with New York dry vermouth, bottled at 33% ABV (66 proof).
Its gin draws on the seasonal landscape of Nara, Japan, the hometown of the drink's creator, Momosé. The botanical recipe is inspired by Japan's four seasons: sakura blossom for spring, red sansho for summer, hojicha for autumn and yuzu for winter. The dry vermouth comes from Little City Vermouth at Finger Lakes Distilling on Seneca Lake in New York's Finger Lakes.
Hoste Cocktails, based in Chicago, builds its drinks from real spirits, wines and bitters rather than premixed bases or artificial flavourings, so the martini is ready to pour straight from the bottle.
Presented in its colourful box, it makes an elegant, effortless gift for martini lovers.
Chill the bottle well, then pour into a frozen glass and garnish with a lemon twist or olive.
A classic dry martini is made from gin and dry vermouth, stirred ice-cold and served up.
Sakura is the Japanese cherry blossom, celebrated each spring.
Sansho is a Japanese pepper with a lemony, tingling spice.
Hojicha is a roasted Japanese green tea with nutty, toasty notes.
Yuzu is a fragrant Japanese citrus, between a lemon and a mandarin.
Bottled cocktails like this keep well and only need chilling before serving.
Tasting Notes
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Gin: Japanese botanicals: sakura, red sansho, hojicha and yuzu.
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Vermouth: New York dry vermouth.
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Style: Classic dry martini, ready to pour.
Specifications
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Producer: Hoste Cocktails
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Style: Ready-to-Drink Martini
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Gin: Japanese-botanical gin
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Vermouth: Little City Vermouth, Finger Lakes Distilling
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Proof / ABV: 66 proof (33% ABV)
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Region: United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Chill it well and pour into a frozen coupe with a lemon twist or olive. It pairs with oysters, sushi or salted nuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in it?
Japanese-botanical gin and New York dry vermouth.
Who created it?
Momosé, inspired by Nara, Japan.
How do I serve it?
Well chilled, straight into a cold glass.
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