Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
This "martini" isn’t really a martini at all. Brilliant in its simplicity, the Campari "Martini" marries the immortal, jewel red bitter with that most common of additives—salt.
From Molecular Gastronomy: "[Salt] increases the ionic strength of aqueous solutions, making it easier for odorant molecules to separate themselves from food. This is why unsalted soup has no flavor and why adding salt amplifies its odor, which is an important part of flavor.”
Beta Cocktails was compiled by Kirk Estopinal and Maksym Pazuniak. Reprints can be ordered here:
blurb.com/b/2284252-beta-cocktails
I’ve never met Kirk or Maks but hope to someday. Their stance of reimagining the classic cocktail into something bold and adventurous has had an indelible effect on how I approach drink making. Guys, if you’re reading this, thank you!
Campari "Martini" by Maksym Pazuniak
3oz/90ml Campari
3-5 drops saline solution (I prefer 5)
Music by Kevin Incroyable
#campari #camparimartini #ihatehashtags
This "martini" isn’t really a martini at all. Brilliant in its simplicity, the Campari "Martini" marries the immortal, jewel red bitter with that most common of additives—salt.
From Molecular Gastronomy: "[Salt] increases the ionic strength of aqueous solutions, making it easier for odorant molecules to separate themselves from food. This is why unsalted soup has no flavor and why adding salt amplifies its odor, which is an important part of flavor.”
Beta Cocktails was compiled by Kirk Estopinal and Maksym Pazuniak. Reprints can be ordered here:
blurb.com/b/2284252-beta-cocktails
I’ve never met Kirk or Maks but hope to someday. Their stance of reimagining the classic cocktail into something bold and adventurous has had an indelible effect on how I approach drink making. Guys, if you’re reading this, thank you!
Campari "Martini" by Maksym Pazuniak
3oz/90ml Campari
3-5 drops saline solution (I prefer 5)
Music by Kevin Incroyable
#campari #camparimartini #ihatehashtags
