Snow Blossoms Martini

BOTTOMS UP

By Janice Binkert | March 3, 2018

Pining for snow, but somehow weary of the winter cold? Red Ginger bartender Jeremy Trick has a remedy for both with his Snow Blossoms Martini. This delicious, rosy cheek-hued chiller is as refreshing as a brisk day on the slopes, but you’ll be sipping it in the warm atmosphere of the bar or dining room of one of Traverse City’s top restaurants. The unique blend of East meets West features Japanese Tōzai Blossoms of Peace plum wine (aromas of ripe green plums, almonds, and dried apricots) and Snow Maiden sake (juicy honeydew melon aromas), pomegranate purée, house-made lemongrass simple syrup, Leelanau Peninsula’s M. Lawrence sparkling “Sex” dry rosé, and a twist of lime. It’s like nothing you’ve ever tasted. Not too sweet, not too sour, with just the right amount of fruit and effervescence, it offers delightful drinking on its own but also pairs well with sushi or any of the restaurant’s other Asian fare. $10 at Red Ginger, 237 East Front St., Traverse City. (231) 944-1733. www.eatatginger.com