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Ginger Lemon Drop Martini 

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Course Drinks
Cuisine American

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.