Bitter Berry Martini

Regular 225 contributor Monique Evans wowed the chefs and owners at Beausoleil in their latest cocktail competition. Her concoction, the Bitter Berry Martini, won them over with its innovative use of delicious local Louisiana berries. You can pop by Beausoleil this month to have one of these tasty tipples whipped up for you by the bartenders, or use the recipe to have a go at making it yourself.

2 or 3 small, extra-sweet Louisiana strawberries
1/4 to 1/2 oz. simple syrup
1 ˝ oz. Atelier Vie Buck 25 Vodka
1 oz. Tempus Fugit Gran Classico
1 oz. Antica Formula Carpano

In a cocktail shaker, muddle simple syrup and strawberries. Add liquors and crushed ice. Shake well, strain and pour into a chilled martini glass.