Featured Cocktail: Clean Snow Martini

This one started as a joke.

We were talking about snow.

Then about “snow.”

Then about stage props, roof leaks, and ice dams.

And somehow we landed on this.

The Clean Snow Martini looks innocent. Pale. Bright. A little frosty.

But there’s just enough lemon in it to keep things interesting.

It’s not creamy. It’s not heavy. It’s crisp, slightly sweet, and unexpectedly balanced.

Perfect for a snow day.

Preferably one where your roof is not leaking.

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz white crème de cacao

• ½ oz fresh lemon juice

• ½ oz simple syrup

• Ice

• Lemon twist (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Add vodka, white crème de cacao, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

3. Shake well. Like you mean it.

4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

5. Garnish with a lemon twist if you’re feeling fancy.

That’s it.

Why it works

The crème de cacao gives it a soft, subtle sweetness.

The lemon cuts through and adds brightness.

The vodka keeps it clean and crisp.

It tastes lighter than it sounds.

Which feels appropriate for something called “Clean Snow.”

Snow day pairing ideas

• A fire going

• A U2 EP on repeat

• Olympic curling you didn’t plan to watch

• Not eating actual snow

If you make it, let us know.

And remember:

Life is a group project. Be kind to each other.