Your Daily Dish: Popcorn Martini

Bite Me More | October 20th, 2013

Take a bigger bite out of life! Every day is a holiday with BiteMeMore.com.

Pop it like it’s hot because October is National Popcorn Month. You don’t have to head to the multiplex to enjoy this favorite snack. All you have to do is shake it up with this Popcorn Martini, a cocktail combo of popcorn water, vodka and butterscotch ripple.

Ingredients

Popcorn Water
2 cups water
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp kosher salt
2½ cups plain popcorn

Martini
4 oz. popcorn water
1½ oz butterscotch ripple
1 oz vodka
½ oz heavy cream

Directions

1) For the popcorn water, in a small saucepan bring the water, sugar and salt to a boil over medium heat. Add popcorn and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes and strain mixture through cheesecloth, reserving the liquid and discarding the kernels. Allow to cool.

2) For the martini, place a handful of ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. Add popcorn water, butterscotch ripple, vodka and cream. Shake well to combine and pour into a chilled martini glass.

Serves 3

Still looking for a pop? This Popcorn and Peanut Crusted Chicken will have everyone asking you to pass the popcorn!

Whether it’s cruising the aisles at the Dollar Store or experimenting at the stove, we believe that every day can be a holiday.

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