Martinis & variations

Martini

Gin, frozen, (Hendricks or Venus)	4 ounces
Vermouth, sweet	Splash
Olives or lemon rind	Garnish

1. Swirl the vermouth in a frozen martini glass, tossing any that doesn’t freeze to the glass. 
2. Pour in the gin.
3. Garnish with olives or lemon.

Appletini

Vodka, Skky	1 ½ ounces
Vodka, apple flavored	1 ½ ounces
Green apple syrup	¼ ounce
Lemon  juice, fresh	¼ ounce
Apple slice	Garnish

1. Shake all ingredients (excluding the garnish) with ice.
2. Pour into a chilled glass.
3. Garnish with apple slice, if you’re feeling fancy.

Chocolatini

Bailey’s Irish Creme	2 ounces
Creme de Cacao	1 ounce
Vodka, Skky	1 ounce
Cocoa powder	1 tablespoon
Sugar, brown	1 tablespoon

1. Combine the cocoa powder and sugar on a plate. 
2. Shake all liquid ingredients with ice. 
3. Wet the rim of a chilled glass with Bailey’s, and coat the glass’s rim with the cocoa-sugar mixture. 
4. Pour the chocolatini into the glass, and serve.

Frozen peach lemonade

Active: 5 minutes; Serves: 2 to 4

Gin, Venus #2, chilled	4 ounces
Lemon juice, freshly squeezed, chilled	3 ounces
Honey	1 ½ ounce
Water	1 ½ ounce
Peaches, frozen	1 cup
Ice	1 to 2 cups
Mint sprigs	Garnish
Peach slices	Garnish

1. Combine the honey and water over low heat. 
2. Combine the gin, juice, honey syrup, peaches, and ice in a blender. 
3. Pour into chilled glasses and garnish.

Recipe adapted from Food52.com.

Turkey, juniper & green peppercorn terrine

Chicken livers, trimmed, finely chopped	8 ounces
Turkey, ground	1 pound
Pork, ground	1 pound
Pancetta, diced	8 ounces
Pistachios, shelled, roughly chopped	½ cup
Salt	1 teaspoon
Mace, ground	½ teaspoon
Garlic, crushed	2 cloves
Peppercorns in brine, green, drained	1 teaspoon
Juniper berries	1 teaspoon
Wine, dry white	½ cup
Gin	2 tablespoons
Orange, zest	1
Vine leaves in brine, large	8
Olive oil, extra virgin
Pickle or chutney

1. In a bowl, combine the livers, turkey, pork, pancetta, nuts, salt, mace, and garlic. 
2. Lightly crush the peppercorns and juniper berries, and add them to the mixture. 
3. Stir in the wine, gin, and zest. 
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 
5. Preheat to 325°F. 
6. Rinse the vine leaves under cold water; drain thoroughly. 
7. Lightly oil a 5-cup ovenproof terrine dish. 
8. Line the terrine with the leaves, letting the ends hang over the sides. 
9. Pack the meat mixture into the terrine, and fold the leaves over to enclose. 
10. Brush lightly with oil. 
11. Cover the terrine, place in a roasting pan, and pour in boiling water to come halfway up the sides. 
12. Bake for 1 hour 45 minutes, checking the water level occasionally, adding more as needed. 
13. Leave the terrine to cool, then pour off the surface juices. 
14. Cover with plastic wrap, then foil, and place a weight on top; chill overnight in the refrigerator. 
15. Carefully turn out the terrine on to a serving plate, and cut into slices. 
16. Serve at room temperature with pickle or chutney. 

Recipe from 500 Slow Recipes.