As the sun beats down on us during the long, lazy days of summer, there’s nothing quite like a cool and creamy cocktail to quench our thirst. And what better way to beat the heat than with a sweet martini that’s as refreshing as it is delicious? This season, we’re trading in our usual vodka-based martinis for some sweet treats that are sure to become new favorites.
From fruity twists on classic cocktails to unique flavor combinations, these 18 sweet martini recipes are perfect for sipping by the pool or at your next backyard BBQ. With ingredients like strawberries, pineapple, and watermelon, you’ll be transported to a tropical paradise with every sip. And don’t worry – we’ve included some savory options too, like lime ginger and grapefruit rosemary, for those who prefer a little tanginess in their drinks.
So grab your favorite glassware, fill it up with your chosen sweet martini, and toast to the carefree days of summer!
Strawberry Basil Sweet Martini
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing twist on the classic martini. The sweetness of strawberries and the subtle flavor of basil come together to create a unique and delicious drink.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz vodka
– 1 oz strawberry puree
– 1/2 oz simple syrup
– 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
– Ice
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, strawberry puree, simple syrup, and lime juice.
2. Add a handful of ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
4. Place a few fresh basil leaves on top of the drink for garnish.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Cooking Time: None, as this is a cocktail recipe.
Pineapple Coconut Sweet Martini
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing blend of pineapple, coconut, and sweetness. This Pineapple Coconut Sweet Martini is perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a sophisticated treat any time of the year.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz light rum
– 1 oz coconut cream
– 1 oz pineapple juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Splash of grenadine
– Pineapple wedges and toasted coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add light rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Add a splash of grenadine for a subtle sweetness and color.
6. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and toasted coconut flakes.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in just 15 minutes.
Watermelon Mint Sweet Martini
Refresh your senses with this sweet and tangy martini, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups watermelon puree
– 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
– 1 1/2 ounces vodka
– 1/2 ounce lime juice
– 1/2 ounce simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water dissolved)
– Salt, for rimming glass
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, combine watermelon puree and mint leaves. Blend until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture into a large bowl to remove any excess pulp.
3. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.
4. Add the watermelon-mint mixture to the shaker and fill with ice.
5. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
6. Rim a martini glass with salt.
7. Strain the martini mixture into the prepared glass.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a cocktail recipe!
Peach Prosecco Sweet Martini
Peach Prosecco Sweet Martini Recipe
Sip into the sweet life with this refreshing peach prosecco martini, perfect for warm weather gatherings or romantic evenings.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz peach puree
– 1 oz Prosecco
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 oz triple sec
– Juice of 1 lime
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add peach puree, Prosecco, simple syrup, and triple sec.
3. Squeeze in the lime juice.
4. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
5. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
6. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in just a few minutes.
Enjoy your Peach Prosecco Sweet Martini!
Raspberry Lemonade Sweet Martini
This refreshing martini combines the sweetness of raspberries with the tanginess of lemonade, perfect for a summer evening or any occasion that calls for a sweet and sophisticated cocktail.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 ounces vodka
– 1/2 ounce raspberry puree
– 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1/2 ounce simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– Ice
– Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, raspberry puree, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Top with heavy cream.
6. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
Cooking Time: None (just shake and serve!)
Blueberry Lavender Sweet Martini
Elevate your cocktail game with this unique and refreshing Blueberry Lavender Sweet Martini, perfect for warm evenings or special occasions.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz vodka
– 1 oz blueberry puree
– 1/2 oz lavender syrup (homemade or store-bought)
– 1/2 oz simple syrup
– 1/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
– Splash of sparkling water
– Fresh blueberries and edible flowers for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, blueberry puree, lavender syrup, simple syrup, and lemon juice.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
4. Top with a splash of sparkling water.
5. Garnish with fresh blueberries and edible flowers, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in just 5 minutes.
Enjoy your Blueberry Lavender Sweet Martini!
Mango Passionfruit Sweet Martini
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing and fruity twist on the classic martini. This sweet and tangy drink is perfect for warm weather or anytime you need a taste of paradise.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz vodka
– 1 oz mango puree
– 1/2 oz passionfruit juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 oz fresh lime juice
– Splash of club soda
– Edible gold dust or salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, mango puree, passionfruit juice, simple syrup, and lime juice.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Top with a splash of club soda.
6. Garnish with edible gold dust or salt, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! Simply prepare and serve.
Enjoy your tropical getaway in a glass!
Cherry Vanilla Sweet Martini
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and tart with this refreshing Cherry Vanilla Sweet Martini recipe. This indulgent cocktail is perfect for any occasion, from a girls’ night out to a special celebration.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 ounces vanilla-flavored vodka
– 1/2 ounce cherry liqueur (such as Cherry Heering)
– 1/2 ounce triple sec
– 1/2 ounce simple syrup
– 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– Ice
– Cherry garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, cherry liqueur, and triple sec.
2. Add simple syrup and shake well to combine.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
4. Muddle cherries and heavy cream in the shaker until well combined.
5. Top the martini with the cherry-heavy cream mixture.
6. Garnish with a cherry and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: 2 minutes
Lime Ginger Sweet Martini
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing twist on the classic martini, featuring the zesty flavors of lime and ginger.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz gin
– 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 oz ginger liqueur
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and ginger liqueur to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in just minutes.
Honeydew Cucumber Sweet Martini
This delightful cocktail combines the sweetness of honeydew melon with the refreshing crunch of cucumber, all wrapped up in a silky martini glass.
Ingredients:
– 2 ounces vodka
– 1 ounce honeydew melon puree
– 1/2 ounce simple syrup
– 1/2 ounce lime juice
– 1/4 cup cucumber slices
– Salt, for rimming glass
– Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Rim a martini glass with salt.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, honeydew melon puree, simple syrup, and lime juice.
3. Add cucumber slices to the shaker and muddle gently to release their flavors.
4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
5. Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
6. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and serve.
Cooking Time: None! This is a quick and easy cocktail that’s ready in just a few minutes.
Pomegranate Rose Sweet Martini
Elevate your cocktail game with this unique fusion of flavors, combining the tartness of pomegranate and the subtlety of rose petals. This sweet martini is perfect for a sophisticated gathering or a special occasion.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz vodka
– 1 oz pomegranate juice
– 1/2 oz rose syrup (or rose-flavored liqueur)
– 1/2 oz lime juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup
– Splash of sparkling water
– Pomegranate seeds and edible flowers for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, pomegranate juice, rose syrup, lime juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Top with a splash of sparkling water.
6. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and edible flowers, if desired.
Cooking Time: None (just shake and serve!)
Kiwi Lime Sweet Martini
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and tangy with this refreshing Kiwi Lime Sweet Martini recipe. This unique cocktail combines the juiciness of kiwi with the zesty flavor of lime, all wrapped up in a sweet and creamy package.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz vodka
– 1 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1 oz fresh lime juice
– 1/2 oz kiwi puree
– Splash of club soda
– Lime wheel and kiwi slice for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice.
2. Add kiwi puree and fill shaker with ice.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Top with a splash of club soda.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel and kiwi slice.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a cocktail recipe!
Blood Orange Sweet Martini
Experience the vibrant flavor of blood oranges in this refreshing cocktail perfect for warm evenings or special occasions. This sweet and tangy martini is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
– 2 ounces vodka
– 1 ounce blood orange juice
– 1/2 ounce triple sec
– 1/2 ounce simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Splash of lemon-lime soda
– Blood orange slices or wheels for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, blood orange juice, triple sec, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda.
6. Garnish with blood orange slices or wheels.
Cooking Time: None (just mix and serve!)
Banana Caramel Sweet Martini
Escape to a tropical paradise with this indulgent Banana Caramel Sweet Martini. Rich, creamy banana and caramel flavors mingle with sweet vodka and a hint of citrus, making it the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Ingredients:
– 2 ripe bananas
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 1/2 ounces vanilla-flavored vodka
– 1/2 ounce triple sec
– Splash of pineapple juice
– Ice
– Whipped cream and caramel sauce for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, combine bananas, heavy cream, sugar, and melted butter. Blend until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture into a large bowl to remove any remaining banana chunks.
3. Add the vodka, triple sec, and pineapple juice to the bowl. Stir well to combine.
4. Pour the mixture into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 15-20 seconds.
5. Strain the martini into chilled glasses. Garnish with whipped cream and caramel sauce, if desired.
Cooking Time: None needed! This recipe is ready in under 10 minutes.
Apricot Honey Sweet Martini
This refreshing cocktail combines the sweetness of apricots with the richness of honey, creating a perfect blend for warm evenings or special occasions. With its velvety texture and subtle flavors, this martini is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz gin
– 1 oz apricot liqueur
– 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
– 1/2 oz lemon juice
– Splash of sparkling water
– Fresh apricot slice or sprig of mint for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add gin, apricot liqueur, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
5. Top with a splash of sparkling water.
6. Garnish with a fresh apricot slice or sprig of mint.
Cooking Time: None
Grapefruit Rosemary Sweet Martini
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing Grapefruit Rosemary Sweet Martini, combining the tanginess of grapefruit with the earthy flavors of rosemary.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz gin
– 1 oz grapefruit juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 oz fresh lime juice
– 1/4 oz rosemary-infused vodka (see note)
– Salt for rimming glass
– Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions:
1. Rim a martini glass with salt.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add gin, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, lime juice, and rosemary-infused vodka to the shaker.
4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
5. Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
6. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig.
Cooking Time: None
Note: To make rosemary-infused vodka, steep 1/4 cup of fresh rosemary leaves in 1 cup of vodka for at least 2 hours or overnight. Strain before using.
Elderflower Lychee Sweet Martini
Elderflower Lychee Sweet Martini Recipe
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing and sweet blend of elderflower liqueur, lychee juice, and vodka.
Ingredients:
• 2 oz Vodka
• 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur
• 1/2 oz Lychee Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar dissolved)
• Splash of Sparkling Water
• Fresh lychee fruit for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, elderflower liqueur, and lychee juice.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Top off with a splash of sparkling water.
6. Garnish with fresh lychee fruit.
Cooking Time: None (just shake and serve!)
Guava Lime Sweet Martini
This refreshing cocktail combines the sweetness of guava with the tanginess of lime, perfect for sipping on a warm evening or as a unique twist on your favorite martini.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz vodka
– 1 oz guava puree
– 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Salt, for rimming glass (optional)
Instructions:
1. Rim a martini glass with salt, if desired.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, guava puree, lime juice, and simple syrup.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel or slice of guava, if desired.
Cooking Time: None
Serve: Immediately, chilled.
Summary
Stay cool and refreshed this summer with these 18 sweet martini recipes! From classic combinations like strawberry basil to tropical twists like mango passionfruit, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy the sweetness of peach prosecco or the tartness of blood orange, paired with a variety of flavors like vanilla, rose, and ginger. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just need a cool treat on a hot day, these sweet martinis are sure to hit the spot. So go ahead, get creative, and cheers to a summer full of flavor!
