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Lavender Lemon Drop Martini Recipe

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This elegant Lavender Lemon Drop Martini features a perfect balance of citrusy lemon, fragrant lavender, and smooth vodka. The cocktail is rimmed with sugar for a delightful sweetness and garnished with fresh lavender or a lemon twist, making it a refreshing and visually stunning drink for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Lavender Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender

For the Martini

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
  • 1 oz lavender simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz triple sec (or orange liqueur)
  • Ice (enough to fill the shaker halfway)
  • Granulated sugar (for rimming the glass)
  • Fresh lavender sprig or lemon twist (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make Lavender Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and dried culinary lavender.
  2. Heat and Dissolve Sugar: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Steep and Strain: Remove from heat and allow the lavender to steep for 15 minutes. Strain the syrup into a container and let it cool completely.
  4. Prepare Glass Rim: Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a chilled martini glass to moisten it.
  5. Coat Glass Rim: Dip the moistened rim into a shallow plate of granulated sugar, coating it evenly.
  6. Combine Martini Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lavender simple syrup, and triple sec.
  7. Add Ice: Fill the shaker halfway with ice to chill the mixture.
  8. Shake Cocktail: Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
  9. Strain and Serve: Use a cocktail strainer to pour the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
  10. Garnish: Add a fresh lavender sprig or a lemon twist for an aromatic and decorative finish.
  11. Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Lavender Lemon Drop Martini.

Notes

  • You can prepare the lavender simple syrup in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Adjust the amount of lavender syrup to suit your taste preference—more for a stronger floral note, less for subtlety.
  • If dried lavender is unavailable, you can use fresh lavender but reduce the quantity to prevent overpowering the syrup.
  • Use high-quality vodka for the best flavor in your martini.
  • Ensure the lemon juice is freshly squeezed for maximum freshness and brightness.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and triple sec and replace with sparkling water and orange juice respectively.

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