Get the recipe for Luke Whearty’s Speed Bump
The Byrdi bartender and owner with his take on the vodka caviar ritual.
This drink is an icebreaker, says Byrdi owner and bartender Luke Whearty.
“[It is] inspired by two of my favourite Martinis from a trip I had to London,” he says. “The first being the One Sip Martini from Tayer & Elementary and the second being the undiluted martini served from the freezer at Dukes Bar by Alessandro Palazzi.
“The idea was to have a fun ice breaker type serve to lighten the mood but also showcase some of the unique producers we are lucky to use at Byrdi.
“Basically a combination of the traditional vodka caviar ritual with a Martini using the flavour pairing of caviar, white chocolate and macadamia.”
Speed Bump
30ml Queensland Vanilla Bean Vodka
5ml White Choc Liqueur
2.5 ml Macadamia distillate
1 tsp of Yarra Valley Caviar
Serve chilled shot of batched Martini from freezer at -20 degrees Celscius.
Place valley caviar on back of guests hand and instruct to eat caviar first and then chase with Martini shot.