NITRO MARTINI COCKTAIL

Pour over tea bags with 250 ml of boiling water and let steep for about 5–10 minutes, depending on the type of tea. Then remove the tea bags or strain, and top up the hot tea with 750 ml of cold water. Place in the refrigerator to cool for at least 1 hour.

Pour 500 ml of cold brew cherry or berry tea along with the remaining ingredients through a funnel and sieve into an iSi Nitro. Pressurize with one iSi Nitro Charger and shake vigorously approx. 8 times.

This Nitro Martini is very floral and fruity due to the combination of strawberry, watermelon, and rose petals, yet remains complex thanks to the Martini Rosso and the tea. As it is rather light and acquires a creamy texture through the nitro process, it pairs excellently with the following occasions and dishes:

Culinary Companions (Food Pairing)
Since the cocktail has sweet and floral notes, it needs companions that either emphasize this lightness or offer a slightly salty contrast. Strawberry and goat cheese bruschetta or fine salmon canapés with dill are ideal matches for this cocktail. For those who prefer something fruitier, a melon and feta salad with mint can be served alongside it. The Nitro Martini cocktail also pairs wonderfully with Asian cuisine: the rose petals and tea make it a great match for mild avocado sushi or summer rolls. This drink is also the perfect accompaniment to fruity sorbets (lemon or raspberry) or a light panna cotta with berry compote.

Ideal Occasions
This drink is not a heavy after-dinner cocktail, but a modern all-rounder that is, for example, very well suited for a summer garden party. With its pinkish-red color and elegant rose note, it is a visual and flavorful highlight for stylish events such as bridal showers or a cozy evening with friends.

Garnish
A paper-thin slice of watermelon on the rim of the glass or a few dried or fresh organic rose petals floating on the stable nitro foam head provide the perfect visual finish for this cocktail. Serve the Nitro Martini in a classic cocktail coupe (coupette) so that the velvety texture created by the iSi Nitro can be fully appreciated.

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