Horseradish Beef Martini

In an effort to utilize the Horseradish Vodka that Jessica gave me a while ago, I started experimenting with different flavors based on the idea the drink might make a great dinner accompaniment. With a simmering pot of beef stew on the stove, I embarked on my quest...

After trying numerous additives, I decided that orange really went well with the horseradish sharpness. Although probably not a drink you'd like to have on its own, this Horseradish Martini goes brilliantly with any hearty beefy dinner. Be it steak, stew, or anything else meat related you can imagine.

• 2 oz Horseradish Vodka
• 2 oz Triple Sec
• 1 oz Absolut Peppar
• a pinch of Lawry's Salt
• Fresh Peppercorns in a Mill
• Chunk of Marinated Slow Cooked Beef

Chill an up glass with crushed ice and water. Shake the ingredients with ice in a shaker until it sweats. Strain into the glass and grind peppercorns onto the drink. Slice a piece of marinated cubed beef to adorn the glass rim.

Note - as indicated above, this martini is meant to accompany a beef meal. Whatever your preference, slice a cube out of the beef and use as garnish. In this case, I made a delightful winter stew with carrots, potatoes, and steak then stole a chunk of the meat for the garnish. The flavors of all compliment beautifully!