Lavender Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 Cocktails
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Calories
285 kcal
Lavender Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
Description
This cocktail recipe combines 3 ounces of lemon juice with 1.5 ounces of lavender simple syrup, 2 ounces of orange liqueur, and 4 ounces of vodka, all shaken vigorously over ice. The resulting martini offers a tart lemon base enhanced by the floral notes of lavender and a subtle sweetness from the syrup and liqueur.
The lavender lemon sugar rimmer is prepared by blending lemon zest, culinary lavender buds, and granulated sugar, which coats the edge of chilled martini glasses after being moistened with lemon juice. This rim adds texture and a fragrant citrus-lavender aroma with each sip. Garnishes of lemon wheels or lavender sprigs emphasize the floral-citrus theme visually.
The cocktail is strained into prepared glasses and served immediately, providing a refreshing and aromatic drink suitable for special occasions or a sophisticated evening beverage. Pre-chilling the glasses enhances the crispness of the martini.
Note: The sugar rim mix yields enough for about 10-12 glasses depending on rim size. The nutritional info applies only to the drink itself, excluding the sugar rim coating.
Ingredients
Lavender Lemon Drop Martini
- 3 oz lemon juice
- 1.5 oz lavender simple syrup
- 2 oz orange liqueur Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec etc
- 4 oz vodka
- ice cubes enough to fill cocktail shaker
- lemon wheels or wedges or for garnish
- lavender sprigs wheels or wedges or for garnish
Lavender Lemon Sugar Cocktail Rimmer
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Culinary Lavender Buds Fresh or dried both work
- ½ c granulated sugar
Instructions
Lavender Lemon Drop Martini
- Place lavender lemon cocktail sugar in a plate that is just a little wider than the rims on your glasses. Cut a wedge of lemon, then make a cut in the middle of the flesh crosswise through to the skin with out cutting it in half. Run the cut middle around the rim of each martini glass, then press the rim into a plate full of lavender lemon sugar to coat the rim.Prepare chilled martini or coupe glasses with citrus juice along the rim then dip in lavender lemon sugar mixture.
- Fill a cocktail shaker ¾ full with large ice. Add lemon juice, lavender simple syrup, orange liqueur and vodka. Cover top of shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
- Strain into prepared martini glasses or coupes and garnish each with a lemon wheel or lavender sprig and serve right away.
Lavender Lemon Sugar Cocktail Rimmer
- Place all three ingredients in a food processor or blender and blitz for 20-30 seconds until they are well incorporated together. Spread on a plate to use right away or let dry on a tray for a couple hours before storing in an airtight container until ready to use.
Notes
- Pre-chill cocktail glasses in the fridge or freezer or by filling with ice water before use to keep the martini crisp and refreshing.
- The lavender lemon sugar rim mixture yields enough to coat rims on approximately 10-12 glasses, variable by rim width.
- Nutritional information given pertains to the drink only, not including the sugar rim.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Cocktails
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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