Added May 11, 2026

Umami Martini

Name: Umami Martini
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Gin; 0.5 oz Dry vermouth; 0.25 oz Green Chartreuse; 1 drop Soy sauce or white miso solution

A savory Chartreuse martini built around mushroom-infused vermouth and a restrained umami accent.

AI-assisted recipe · verify proportions before serving

Glass: Chilled coupe
Method: Stir
Ice: Cubed
Garnish: Thin slice of pickled daikon or ginger
Serves: 1

Servings 1

Ingredients

1.5 oz Gin
0.5 oz Dry vermouth — Infused with dried shiitake mushrooms for 1 hour
0.25 oz Green Chartreuse
1 drop Soy sauce or white miso solution — Use sparingly

Story

The request for experimental martinis led into a savory direction with mushroom-infused vermouth and a tiny umami accent. Instead of emphasizing citrus or bitterness, this cocktail explored depth and texture while keeping Chartreuse at the center.

Method

Infuse dry vermouth with dried shiitake mushrooms for 1 hour, then strain.
Chill a coupe glass.
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with cubed ice.
Stir until cold and diluted.
Strain into the chilled glass and garnish.

Notes

The soy or miso component should remain nearly imperceptible — one drop is plenty.