Ree's Lemon Drop Martini

Ree's Lemon Drop Martini

from foodnetwork.com

This is a shaken, not stirred, cocktail. But don’t worry if you don’t have a cocktail shaker. A simple mason jar — or any jar with a lid — is a good substitute, and can still make a thoroughly delicious drink.

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus 1 thin lemon slice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce triple sec
  • 1 ounce simple syrup

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix the zest of the lemon and the sugar together on a small plate, rubbing it between your fingers to release the oils from the peel. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Fill a mason jar halfway with ice. Add the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice and simple syrup. Put the lid on and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Rub a lemon half on the edge of a martini glass to wet the glass. Dip the rim in the plate of lemon sugar. Pour the martini into the glass. Garnish by floating the lemon slice on top.

  3. 3

    Optional: Sprinkle some of the remaining sugar onto one side of the lemon slice. Using a kitchen torch, brulé the lemon, then float it in the glass bruléed-side up before serving.