The Jam Jar Martini is a playful twist on a classic gin cocktail, born in the early 2000s from the rise of “kitchen cocktails”. The idea that you can create great drinks with whatever’s in your cupboard.
Originally credited to a few inventive bartenders in London and New York, it’s made by shaking gin or vodka, citrus juice, and a spoonful of quality jam directly in a clean jam jar.
The jam sweetens and flavours the drink while celebrating seasonal fruits, making it perfect for summer garden parties or picnics.
Serve it straight into a martini glass or keep in the jar with a sprig of mint. You have a drink that’s equal parts rustic and chic. The beauty of this serve is its versatility, swap gin for vodka and you have a berry vodka smash; use rum with marmalade for a tropical breakfast punch; or replace citrus with prosecco for a sparkling jam spritz.
Ease of Making: Easy, amend quantities as needed.
Glass Type: Coupe or keep in Jam Jar.
Taste: Light, sweet & refreshing with a summer profile.
Recipe:
- 40ml Great Bustard Gin
- ½ Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Teaspoon of jam (your choice – we used our Negroni Marmalade)
- Ice
Method:
- Add all the ingredients to a jam jar.
- Shake until well-chilled.
- Strain into your Coupe or keep in your Jam Jar
Variations:
- Top up with prosecco
