Lime Drop Martini
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Lime Drop Martini
Description
The cocktail begins by preparing a sugared rim made from cane sugar combined with lime zest, which coats a glass rim wetted with lime wedge. This adds sweetness and citrus aroma to each sip. The glass is chilled in the freezer while the drink is mixed.
A mint-flavored simple syrup is created by muddling fresh mint leaves and lime wedges with fresh lime juice and store-bought simple syrup, producing a subtly herbal and tangy syrup that enhances the cocktail’s freshness.
In a shaker filled with crushed ice, vodka and orange liqueur are combined, then strained simple syrup is added and shaken thoroughly for about 40 seconds. The chilled glass is filled with the mixture and optionally garnished with a lime twist for added aroma and appeal.
This martini balances the tartness of lime with the sweetness of orange liqueur and the cool herbaceous note from mint syrup, making it suitable as a refreshing drink for social occasions.
Ingredients
For the rim of the glass:
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 lime to wet the rim of the glass, wedge, fresh
For the mint flavored simple syrup:
- 5 leaves mint fresh
- ¼ lime cut into small wedges as seen in the video
- 2 ounces of lime juice preferably freshly squeezed
- 1 ounce simple syrup Powell & Mahoney
For the drink:
- ½ cup ice crushed
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- lime optional, twist as garnish
Instructions
- For the rim of the martini glass: Mix together sugar and lime zest in a small flat plate. Wet the rim of a martini glass using the lime wedge. Dip into the sugar and lime zest mixture. Place the glass into the freezer as you make the drink.
- To make the mint flavored simple syrup: Place fresh mint leaves and lime wedges in a large glass. Pour in the lime juice and simple syrup. Muddle until they are all combined*.
- To make the drink: Place the ice, vodka, and orange liquor in a shaker. Strain the simple syrup mixture. Put the lid on and shake for 40 seconds. Take out the martini glass out of the freezer and pour the drink into the glass. Garnish with a lime twist, if preferred. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prepare the mint-flavored simple syrup in advance to allow the flavors to meld and become more pronounced.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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