Ginger Lemon Drop Martini Recipe Guide
Ginger Lemon Drop Martini
Equipment
- Equipment Needed: Cocktail shaker, jigger, strainer, martini glasses, grater or zester
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- For the Ginger Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 2-3 inches of fresh ginger peeled and sliced
- For the Cocktail:
- 3 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1 oz ginger syrup adjust based on your sweetness preference
- Lemon twist or candied ginger for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Method
- Step 1: Make the Ginger Syrup
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and sliced ginger.
- Heat Mixture: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Infuse Ginger: Allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes. This helps extract the ginger flavor.
- Cool and Strain: Remove from heat and let it cool. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove the ginger pieces. Store any leftover syrup in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Step 2: Mix the Cocktail
- Chill the Glasses: If desired, chill your martini glasses by filling them with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.
- Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add vodka, fresh lemon juice, and ginger syrup.
- Shake It Up: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Empty the ice water from your glasses and strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled martini glasses.
- Step 3: Garnish and Enjoy
- Garnish: Add a lemon twist or a piece of candied ginger to each glass for a beautiful touch.
- Serve: Enjoy your refreshing Ginger Lemon Drop Martini!
- Variations
- For a Spicy Kick: Add a slice of fresh jalapeño to the shaker for an extra kick.
- Herbal Twist: Infuse the ginger syrup with fresh herbs like mint or basil during the simmering process for a unique flavor.
- Non-Alcoholic Version: Substitute the vodka with sparkling water for a refreshing mocktail.
