Description

This Lavender Lemon Drop Martini recipe is a delightful twist on the classic cocktail, combining the floral notes of lavender with the tangy freshness of lemon for a sophisticated and refreshing drink.

Ingredients

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For the Lavender Simple Syrup:

100g granulated white sugar
120ml filtered water
1 tbsp dried culinary-grade lavender buds

For the Lemon Sugar Rim:

2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp fresh lemon zest

For the Martini:

60ml premium vodka
30ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
22.5ml homemade lavender simple syrup
15ml Cointreau

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Instructions

Simmer the syrup base: Combine 100g sugar and 120ml water in a small saucepan over medium heat until the liquid is clear and bubbling.
Infuse the lavender: Stir in 1 tbsp dried lavender buds, remove from heat, and cover.
Strain and cool: After 10 mins, pour the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a glass jar until all solids are removed.
Zest the lemon: Mix 1 tsp lemon zest with 2 tbsp sugar on a small plate until the sugar looks damp and fragrant.
Rim the glass: Rub a lemon wedge around the edge of a chilled coupe and dip it into the lemon sugar until a thick crust forms.
Combine the liquids: Pour 60ml vodka, 30ml lemon juice, 22.5ml lavender syrup, and 15ml Cointreau into a shaker filled with ice.
Shake with vigor: Secure the lid and shake hard for 15 seconds until the shaker is painfully cold to touch.
The double strain: Pour the mixture through the shaker’s strainer AND a fine mesh sieve into the rimmed glass until the liquid is perfectly smooth.
Garnish and serve: Add a small sprig of fresh lavender or a thin lemon twist until the presentation looks polished.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cocktail
Calories: 180
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 2mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg