Former University of WI Badger and Green Bay Packer Gary "The Mule" Ellerson's love of the Martini is as legendary as the teams he's played with. Now one half of Sportsradio 1250's infamous "Gary and Cliff Show", Gary will feature a new Martini each week!

The Mule's Martini of the Week

Week 6

Transfertini

The Transfertini comes to us from Milwaukee's newest bar/restaurant/coffee shop The Transfer. Located at 1st and Mitchell St. in Milwaukee. Check it out- good food, good drinks, good people. Drink created by owner Chris Zielinski.

1-1/2oz Rehorst Vodka
1/2oz Rehorst Gin
Splash of Lemoncello
Splash of Pomegranate Juice

Add all ingredients to a shaker full of ice, shake and strain. Enjoy!

Week 5

Sobelgin Bloody Mary

Ok Ok, I know it's not a Martini! But it's so darn good we just had to sneak it in this week. So, about the name. It turns out one of the best bloody's available anywhere comes from a great place called Sobelmans. Now Sobelmans is best known for their incredible burgers (voted the best in Milwaukee!) but lesser known and equally filling is their Bloody Mary. You got to see this thing to believe it- it's a work of art!

Not Sobelmans exact recipe (they keep that in a vault in the bosses office) but it's a great start. Don't like Gin? You'll love it in a bloody!

1 1/2 oz Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Gin
3 oz Tomato Juice
1 Dash Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
2-3 Drops Tabasco Sauce
1 Dash Celery Salt
1 Dash Pepper

Mix all ingredients with ice and strain into an old-fashioned glass over ice cubes. Garnish with lime, celery, shrimp or whatever!

Week 4

Satin Martini

Made with equal parts Rehorst Gin and Vodka the Satin Martini is smooooooth!

1-1/2 oz Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Vodka
1-1/2 oz Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Gin
Splash of Vermouth

In a shaker of ice, add Vermouth, Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Vodka and Gin and shake before straining into the glass.

Garnish with lemon twist or orange slice.

Week 3

Southside

The Southside is a classic! Made with our Gin, this version comes from Mixologist Jason Neu of Eddie Martini's.

4 mint leaves
2 ½ oz Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Gin
1 oz fresh lemon juice
¾ oz simple sugar syrup

Shake 3 mint leaves and ingredients with ice. Strain, and garnish with mint leaf.

Week 2

The Wisconsin Cosmo

Here’s a great "all Wisconsin" Martini for the Badger Game. Sprecher Ravin Red is a gourmet soda flavored with Cherry, Cranberry, Ginseng and Honey.

2-1/2 ozs of Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Vodka
1-1/2 to 2oz (to taste) of Sprecher Ravin Red Soda

Place vodka in an ice filled shaker and shake the hell out of it. Strain into cocktail glass and add Sprecher Ravin' Red. Drink and enjoy!

Week 1

The Classic Milwaukee Martini

3 OZ Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Vodka or Gin
1/2 Oz Dry Vermouth
1-3 Olives
1 Lemon twist (optional)

Pour a small amount of dry vermouth in a chilled martini glass and swirl to coat the glass. Dispose of any excess vermouth. In a shaker of ice, add Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Vodka or Gin and shake before straining into the glass.

Garnish with olives or lemon twist. Enjoy.