Name that martini...

If you're in the Boston area, Marianne Mancusi invites you to her book release party on Tuesday night (May 10th) starting at 6:30pm. It's being held at a Newbury Street bar called Croma. (269 Newbury) First 50 people to buy a copy of A Connecticut Fashionista in King Arthur's Court get a free beer/wine.

There will also be specialty one-night-only martinis the bar is offering - a Fashionista martini, a King Arthur martini, and even a Mancusi martini.

If you can't make the party, but want to join in the fun, then try out the martinis on your own! The recipes are listed for ONE WEEK at Croma Boston website.

From Croma Boston

May 10, 2005

The Fashionista Martini
1 oz Citadelle Apple Vodka
½ oz Brandy
½ oz Cointreau
Garnish with an Apple Slice

King Arthur's Martini
1 oz Patron Gold Tequila
1 oz Grand Marnier
½ oz Orange Juice
½ oz Fresh Lemon Sour
Garnished with an Orange Slice

Mancusi's Martini
1 oz Parrot Bay Rum
1 oz Blue Curacao
½ oz Pineapple Juice
Garnish with an Orange Slice