Martha Stewart’s Signature Drink Is So Delightfully Boozy

Martha Stewart has spent decades teaching people how to entertain, so it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that her signature cocktail doesn’t mess around. The Martha-tini, served at The Bedford by Martha Stewart in Las Vegas, is a classic martini with a twist: it’s made with Żubrówka bison grass vodka and contains a hefty four ounces of vodka per drink. In other words, this is not the kind of cocktail that’s mostly ice and ambition.

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The Secret Ingredient Is Bison Grass Vodka

The defining ingredient in the Martha-tini is Żubrówka, a Polish vodka infused with bison grass.

Despite the name, there’s no actual bison involved. Bison grass is a fragrant plant traditionally found in Eastern Europe and famously associated with European bison. It has long been used in vodka production, where it’s dried and steeped to infuse the spirit with its characteristic aroma. The resulting vodka has become one of Poland’s most recognizable spirits and is especially prized for its distinctive flavor. When infused into vodka, it creates a flavor that’s slightly sweet, herbal, and aromatic―a far cry from what most people expect vodka to taste like, which is exactly why it stands out in a martini.

No Gimmicks Required

The rest of the recipe is refreshingly simple: dry vermouth and a lemon twist. No flavored syrups. No elaborate garnishes. No smoke-filled glass domes arriving at the table.

Instead, the Martha-tini leans into the classic martini formula and lets the vodka do the heavy lifting. And with four ounces in every serving, there is quite a lot of heavy lifting happening. The lemon twist brightens the drink, while the bison grass vodka adds a distinctive aromatic edge that sets it apart from a standard vodka martini.

Why People Keep Talking About It

Celebrity signature drinks come and go, but the Martha-tini stands out because it feels genuinely reflective of Stewart herself. It’s elegant, straightforward, meticulously presented, and just a little stronger than you might expect. In an era where many cocktails seem designed primarily for social media, there’s something refreshing about a drink that’s simply committed to being a very good martini.

One Last Sip

If you’ve never tried bison grass vodka before, the Martha-tini might be one of the most interesting introductions to it. Just don’t let the elegant presentation fool you. Four ounces of vodka is four ounces of vodka, no matter how impeccable the tablescape.