I’ll say this up front, I prefer gin to vodka. Especially in a martini. I get the appeal of vodka but I like the botanical nuance of a good gin. The Kangaroo cocktail was created in NYC in the 1940s. I believe it was given the name to excite and interest rather than just call it a vodka martini. I’ve read several recipes but the below is my favorite. If you must use vodka in a martini here you go…

Ingredients for a Kangaroo Cocktail

• 2 1/2 oz vodka (we like Grey Goose)
• 1 oz Lillet Blanc (or dry vermouth)
• 1-2 dashes orange bitters
• Expressed lemon twist or 1 olive for garnish

How to make a Kangaroo Cocktail

1. Add vodka, Lillet Blanc and bitters to a cocktail mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir until well chilled and combined.
3. Fine strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass
4. Express a lemon twist and garnish.
5. Enjoy!

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