Don the Beachcomber’s martini

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These dishes were prepared by Phoebe Beach -- author of "Hawaii: Tropical Rum Drinks & Cuisine of Don the Beachcomber," about her late husband, Donn Beach -- on "Hawaii's Kitchen" this week.

Here is one of her recipes. All the recipes from the show may be found on the KHON Web site, www.khon.com. The show airs at 5:30 p.m. Sunday on KHON/Fox.

Donn's Martini

1 bottle gin or vodka (Tanqueray Gin or Stolichnaya Vodka recommended)
1 cap vermouth
Zest 1 lemon or lime

Pour a capful of vodka or gin from the top of the bottle. Replace it with vermouth. Add zest. Screw top of the bottle back on and place in the freezer overnight.

Fill a clean 1/2-gallon milk carton with cold water and immerse the bottle in the water. Place in freezer for 2 days.

Remove from freezer and cut carton away from the ice. Put the bottle, covered in ice, back in the freezer for 30 days. The martini will be like syrup.

Nutritional information unavailable.

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