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Lemon Drop Martini with twists of lemon peel

Lemon Drop Martini

This twist on the traditional Lemon Drop Martini uses the perfect balance of citrus flavor.
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Course Cocktails
Keywords Ciroc Vodka, Lemon Drop, Martini
Servings 1 Servings

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker
  • 1 Zester
  • 1 Simple Syrup Bottle
  • 1 Martini Glass

Ingredients
  

Lemon Drop Rim

  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 whole Lemon Zest Use zest from 1/2 lemon

Lemon Drop Ingredients

  • 2 oz Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice Fresh Squeezed is best.
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Simple Syrup Recipe Below

Lemon Simple Syrup Ingredients

  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 whole Lemon for juicing
  • 3 strips Lemon Zest

Instructions
 

Lemon Drop Rim Instructions

  • Pour sugar on a plate
  • Zest your lemon over top of sugar
  • Blend together until the sugar has a yellow hue
  • Rub your lemon wedge around the chilled Martini Glass
  • Tip your glass over and twist it into the sugar and zest mixture, ensuring it gets all around the glass rim.

Lemon Drop Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker combine a generous helping of ice, vodka, Cointreau, and lemon-infused simple syrup
  • Shake Vigorously to ensure all the flavors meld together.
  • Pour into the prepared Martini glass

Lemon Simple Syrup Instructions

  • Combine equal parts water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • As the mixture simmers, squeeze the juice from your Lemon directly into the pan.
  • Add the strips of lemon zest to intensify the flavor
  • Stir gently until the sugar has dissolved completely.
  • Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
Keyword Ciroc Vodka, Lemon Drop, Martini