Whether overcoming a snowman on the par-3 16th or shooting the miracle round of your life, the 19th hole can act as your place of solace and joy, capturing the myriad of emotions involved in a round of golf. Once there, deciding what to drink could be as simple as “gimme a beer” or as difficult as “I’ll take a Manhattan, straight-up, bourbon, with a dash of Cointreau.” These New Jersey clubs have added unique martinis to their cocktail menus, keeping their members and guests happy, no matter what the outcome on the course may have been.

The Club: Trump National Golf Club, Bedminster, N.J.
The Drink: The “Grape Trumptini”
Ingredients: 3 oz Trump® Premium Grape Vodka
Dash freshly squeezed lemon juice
Dash of grape juice (for color)
Serve in a martini glass or on the rocks

Pavel Melichar, director of food and beverage at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, calls his signature cocktail “extremely refreshing.” Trump Vodka is categorized as a super premium vodka from Holland. European selected wheat is distilled five times to provide the cleanest, smoothest experience for the drinker. Trump Grape Vodka is new to the market. “It has a very unique taste and is very popular among our members,” says Melichar. If grape is not your flavor, the “Trumptini” can also be made with Raspberry, Orange, or Citron Trump Vodka.

The Club: New Jersey National Golf Club, New Jersey National
The Drink: Apricot Mango Martini
Ingredients: 2 oz Three Olives Mango Vodka®
1 oz apricot brandy
1 oz mango puree
Dash freshly squeezed lime juice

Tim Ford, assistant director of food and beverage at New Jersey National, and Lou Reda, bar manager at the Red Oak Grille, have brought a new martini to their arsenal of libations. The Apricot Mango Martini isn’t just a drink, it’s an experience. An infusion of fresh tropical fruit makes this signature martini a treat without being too sweet. The goal was to create a unique cocktail that members and guests could say “that sounds interesting” but not be afraid to order because it was too different. The reviews are pouring in, and all patrons are truly satisfied. Though located on a private golf course, the Red Oak Grille is a public restaurant that offers a delicious menu and a wide variety of drink specials, including this season’s hit, the Apricot Mango Martini.