How to Make the Arnaud Martini

Today we’re making the Arnaud Martini! This classic gin and crème de cassis cocktail is named after Yvonne Arnaud, the piano prodigy–turned–actress who lit up stages in the early 1900s. It’s an easy equal-parts build that’s bright and botanical, with a balance of subtle sweetness and a savory edge. This is also our first Mix Along and the official launch of House of Bitter Bear, our online bottle shop built around the drinks we make here on the channel. Huge thanks to everyone who picked up the bottles and is mixing along with me today! I’ve also got a bonus drink for you! Yvonne’s Reprise is an original cocktail inspired by Arnaud’s musical roots. It’s essentially a sour twist on the Arnaud Martini. It’s the sequel nobody asked for but everyone will love. Hope you enjoy both recipes. Cheers! Full Arnaud Martini and Yvonne’s Reprise recipes are below. 👇 Get your bottles at HOBB! 👉 https://houseofbitterbear.com Grab your grenadine & falernum 👉 https://beveragemixers.com/collections/anders-erickson-holiday-collection?sca_ref=6375283.i1mAKIWjO7 Don’t forget the merch! 👉 https://exlsv.com/collections/anders-erickson Sign up for the newsletter: https://anderserickson.com Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨 ——— TIME STAMPS Intro: 0:00 The History: 0:36 The Booze: 2:28 The Recipe: 4:14 Yvonne’s Reprise: 7:33 Sips & Sign Off: 9:05 ——— THE ARNAUD MARTINI RECIPE 4:25 1 oz (30 ml) Astraea Ocean Gin 1 oz (30 ml) Jules Theuriet Crème de Cassis 1 oz (30 ml) Dolin Blanc Vermouth de Chambéry Expressed lemon oil & peel for garnish THE YVONNE’S REPRISE RECIPE 8:01 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Astraea Ocean Gin 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Jules Theuriet Crème de Cassis 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) Dolin Blanc Vermouth de Chambéry 1 oz (30 ml) fresh pineapple juice 1/2 oz (15 ml) fresh lemon juice 1/4 oz (7.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water) Pineapple fronds for garnish ——— THE TOOLS To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd Julep strainer: https://amzn.to/3mymEyA Bar spoon: https://amzn.to/3wkkDhg My favorite mixing glass: https://amzn.to/45nvvvq My workhorse double jigger: https://amzn.to/3lmmKrK My go-to large shaking tin: https://amzn.to/33vnMLJ My go-to small cheater tin: https://amzn.to/3qecbe5 Hawthorne strainer: https://amzn.to/2VBUSWh Fine mesh strainer: https://amzn.to/4akT1dn My citrus bottles: https://amzn.to/3BScssO My mini carafe: https://amzn.to/3iezKkZ Garnish picks: https://amzn.to/3I6QKoV Garnish clips (mini clothes pins): https://amzn.to/3g0Mjib Anders Erickson Coupe: https://rb.gy/q9tqp5 The Nick & Nora glass: https://amzn.to/3GreJQD (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) 🙏 Special thanks to our top-tier patrons: Adam Greetis Brandon Carey Randy Calegari Matthew Crowley Kevin Dzomery Derek Patstone Rick Turoczy Joshua Penley Sheri Muilenburg Connie & Rob Chapin Chris Roberts Howard Pollack Bruce Stark Brian Gordon David Byrne Randall Randall Nick D Pilaitis Jonathan Shaffer Melanie Sumner Brian R David Pruett Brody Matthew White Brian Sciarratta KC JONES Scott Goode Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anderserickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails Send stuff to: Anders Erickson PO Box 248 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:36 The History 02:28 The Booze 04:14 The Recipe 07:33 Yvonne's Reprise 09:05 Sips & Sign Off