The martinis already come in a bewildering array of colors & flavors at Tini Bigs, and they're adding even more. Owner Keith Robbins and GM Patrick Haight, authors of a comprehensive book of martini recipes, have come up with five newcomers: aloe vera & Bombay gin; pomegranate & ZipFizz powdered energy drink, green tea & ginger; roasted red peppers; and chocolate & chili pepper.
Patrick Haight with aloe vera; chocolate & chili "Vulcan" martinis
Gulp. The aloe-tini smelled like hand lotion, the pomegranate concoction reminded me of grape KoolAid. The one based on green tea tasted medicinal, perhaps from the overly sweet Yazi Ginger Vodka. Wanted a skewer of shrimp to stir this one, to complement the lime and ginger flavors. A ceviche cocktail, perhaps.
Best combo was the Vulcan, though name that may not make the final cut when the winning drinks are released on Tuesday. [Burning Man-tini, anyone?] Good stuff. Starts with an infused pepper vodka called Mazama, gold-medal spirit from the artisanal Bend Distillery. Add some Godiva liqueur. Rim the glass with cocoa and powdered chilis. Float some cream and a pepper on top, and voila! the perfect dessert.
Cheers, ladies!
Tini Bigs, 100 Denny Way, 206-284-0931 
Sounds like a rather scary collection of cocktails to me... I realize that there is room for all types of cocktail establishments in Seattle, I just wish that there were more around that treated these drinks with the serious craftsmanship that this cuisine deserved.
Give me the classic Bombay Gin, some shaved ice, and two queen sized olives and call it good.
The "Volcun" was clever and incredible - Like liquid chocolate pudding with a frothy merangish whip cream on top with a cinnamon rim and a thin red spank'n hot chili pepper garnish to top it off - call it a Dessert Martini okay, but Spok on Star Trek would definately, "ante-up-to-the-Volcun-bar" for another one of these baby's, I'm sure!
Holden, you always have the blondes smiling! 'Must be your charisma, good looks et que sais-je encore!
Talent, David. Talent.
Since "hard" liquor is off limits to me, I can't comment on the combos, however I would like to comment on another aspect of your blog. I thought the "Best combo" from your article was the photo of the two ladies ;-)