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Lingus Martini: Inspired by the Novel by Mariana Zapata

Jul 12, 2021
by Dana
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Tags: Cocktail, Contemporary, Mariana Zapata, New Adult, Romance, Ships

I could post about Mariana Zapata a million times, and it would not be enough! I didn’t need one, but this Lingus martini is the perfect reason to share one of my favorite slow-burn romances. You can thank Pinterest for reminding me that porn star martinis exist. If you have note read it already, Lingus is a spectacular friends to lovers romance that starts in a strange place. The chemistry is instant when Kat and Tristan meet at a porn convention. Like the drink that inspired this one, Tristan is a porn star, which prevents them from starting a romantic relationship. Instead, they are the best of friends, always joking and taking care of one another, even adopting a dog together. The slow-burn is absolutely devastating because their friendship is just SO BEAUTIFUL.

Inside the drink

I could not resist pairing this book with the porn star martini. The porn star is a mix of vanilla vodka, passion fruit, lime, and sparkling wine (mixed or served on the side). My Lingus martini is a variation that better captures the feeling of Kat and Tristan’s relationship. This book is a true comfort to me because it captures such a healthy, lovely relationship built on friendship, mutual respect, and caring. It’s also full of delightful banter. Nothing says comfort quite like chamomile and honey. I know it sounds odd in a martini, but the pop of passion fruit’s tropical flavor and a subtle florals pair really well. You can probably tell from my other recipes that I love florals. The passion fruit absolutely needed no substitution. It’s delicious and is associated with friendship, love, and harmony.

Although the chamomile-infused vodka replaces the usual vanilla, I kept a touch of vanilla, which is associated with warmth, softness, and caring. It is also an aphrodisiac *wink wink*. Lemon instead of lime is a subtle substitution that invokes happiness and sunshine. It also reminds me of tea and honey. If you want to dig really deep, you could say it’s a cold curative that reminds me of Kat taking care of a super sick Tristan.

The touch of glitter, while optional, really ties the drink together aesthetically. It makes the drink glow like sunlight

A Porn Star Martini Inspired by Lingus by Mariana Zapata
A Porn Star Martini Inspired by Lingus by Mariana Zapata
A Porn Star Martini Inspired by Lingus by Mariana Zapata
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Lingus Martini

Inspired by Lingus by Mariana Zapata, this cocktail is a spin on the porn star martini that incorporates chamomile and honey.
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Cocktail, Floral, Fruity, Vodka
Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz vodka
  • 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers optional: mix in some dried chrysanthemum
  • 1 oz passion fruit pulp with seeds
  • 1 ½ tbsp honey mixed with ½ tbsp warm water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 drop vanilla extract
  • 1 shot sparkling wine

To rim glass:

  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 pinch edible glitter optional

Instructions

  • Combine the vodka with the dried flowers and set aside for at least 1 hour to infuse.
  • In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine the infused vodka, passion fruit, vanilla extract, thinned honey, and lemon juice.
  • Rim a glass with granulated sugar, sea salt, and (optional) gold glitter. Pour the chilled cocktail in the glass and add a sprinkle of glitter if desired. Serve the cocktail alongside a shot glass with chilled sparkling wine.

Notes

For a virgin/non-alcoholic drink, omit the vodka, double the passion fruit, and (optional) top the drink with sparkling water.

A Porn Star Martini Inspired by Lingus by Mariana Zapata

Bookish Bites & Beverages Recipes

Lingus Martini: Inspired by the Novel by Mariana Zapata

I could post about Mariana Zapata a million times, and it would not be enough! I didn’t need one, but this Lingus martini

Jul 12, 2021
Dana
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Thank you for the support on Instagram for these book-themed cocktails, especially these Shadow & Bone ones! I have always loved coming up

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