Meyer lemons, a cross between a lemon and an orange, have a sweeter, less acidic flavor than the more common lemon. If you have to use a regular lemon, add a little extra sugar to taste. For the ultimate martini, use good quality vodka and orange liqueur. I should have named this the 'come to mama' martini!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 2 teaspoons warm water
- 1 Meyer lemon , juiced and peeled
- 2 fluids ounces vodka
- 1 fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur , such as Cointreau®
- ice
- 1 teaspoon white sugar , or as needed for rimming
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Combine 2 teaspoons sugar and warm water in a cocktail shaker; stir to dissolve sugar.
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3
Pour Meyer lemon juice, lemon peels, vodka, and orange liqueur into the shaker; add ice. Cover and shake vigorously.
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4
Remove a lemon peel from the shaker and wipe the rim of a martini glass with the peel. Dip the rim of the glass in 1 teaspoon sugar, or as needed.
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5
Strain martini into prepared glass and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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