🥃 The $30 Million Martini

If you’re the type who likes your comedy with a splash of excess, this is your go-to pour.

Skill Level: Easy

$30 Million Martini

“Lavish, loud, and liable to get you in trouble.”

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Equipment

cocktail shaker
Jigger
Coupe or martini glass
Fine strainer (optional)

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces Gin
1 ounce Elderflower liqueur (like St. Germain)
1/2 ounce Dry vermouth
1/2 ounce Lemon juice
Gold sugar rim or edible glitter (optional) but why not?
Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions

(Optional): Rim your chilled martini glass with gold sugar or dust the rim with edible glitter. Because why not? You're Brewster now.
In a shaker, combine gin, elderflower liqueur, vermouth, and lemon juice with ice.
Shake until well chilled and strain into the prepared glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes

Why It Works:

This upscale twist on a martini walks the line between classic wealth and new-money flare, just like Monty Brewster does. The elderflower gives it floral extravagance, while the gold-rimmed glass screams unnecessary spending. A little rich, a little ridiculous, and a lot of fun.

This martini is made for the kind of night where you’re feeling just a little too rich for your own good. Inspired by Monty Brewster’s ridiculous mission to spend $30 million in 30 days, The $30 Million Martini brings a floral twist to a timeless classic with elderflower liqueur, dry vermouth, and a kiss of lemon. It’s smooth, sophisticated, and just a little bit outrageous, especially if you go all-in with the gold sugar rim or a dash of edible glitter. It’s a drink that dares to ask, “What would you order if the price didn’t matter?”

Pair this one with the best seat in the house and a big screen viewing of Brewster’s Millions (1985). The gin base keeps it rooted in tradition, while the elderflower elevates it to something worthy of indulgence. If you’re the type who likes your comedy with a splash of excess, this is your go-to pour.

Movie Pairing:

Brewster’s Millions (1985) – Richard Pryor’s comedy brilliance fuels this wild ride about what happens when having too much is a problem. Sip this when Monty buys a rare stamp and mails it, just because he can.