Lemon Drop Martini

Bloggers Adam and Jo from Inspired Taste share a favorite recipe.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

Minutes

Makes

martini

cups sugar

Grated peel of 1 medium lemon (2 to 3 teaspoons)

1/4

cup citrus-flavored or plain vodka

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 1/2

tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur

Ice

Edible flower

Simple Syrup (makes about 1 2/3 cups)

cup water

cup sugar

Make Simple Syrup (below).
While syrup is cooling, in small bowl, stir together sugar and lemon peel. Moisten rim of martini glass with lemon wedge. Dip rim in sugar mixture. Chill glass in freezer until ready to use.
In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, lemon juice, liqueur, 1 1/2 tablespoons Simple Syrup and a handful of ice; shake until well mixed.
Pour through a strainer into prepared glass; garnish with edible flower.
Simple Syrup: In small saucepan, heat water and sugar over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture simmers and sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.

Makes 1 martini

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Tips

Look for edible flowers such as nasturtiums, pansies and violets in the produce department of the grocery store. Edible flowers have not been treated with chemicals so they're safe to eat.

Cover and refrigerate any remaining Simple Syrup for up to 1 week.

If you prefer to measure alcohol in ounces, 2 tablespoons equals 1 oz.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Exchanges: Free*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Lemon Drop Martini

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens