Miso-Glazed Citrus Martini
An umami-rich martini with a subtle miso glaze and bright citrus, blending savory depth with a crisp finish. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, dry vermouth, white miso paste for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz dry vermouth
- 0.25 tsp white miso paste
- 0.75 oz fresh yuzu juice
- 0.25 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 1 thin yuzu peel twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, dissolve 0.25 tsp white miso paste with 0.25 oz simple syrup by stirring until smooth.
- Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim, then add 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, and 0.75 oz fresh yuzu juice.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Step 5: Garnish with a thin twist of yuzu peel, expressing oils over the surface and resting it on the rim.
