Meyer Lemon Martini

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Meyer lemons, a cross between a lemon and an orange, have a sweeter, less acidic flavor than the more common lemon. If you have to use a regular lemon, add a little extra sugar to taste. For the ultimate martini, use good quality vodka and orange liqueur. I should have named this the 'come to mama' martini!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 martini
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 2 teaspoons white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons warm water

  • 1 Meyer lemon, juiced and peeled

  • 2 fluid ounces vodka

  • 1 fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)

  • ice

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar, or as needed for rimming

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Combine 2 teaspoons sugar and warm water in a cocktail shaker; stir to dissolve sugar.

  3. Pour Meyer lemon juice, lemon peels, vodka, and orange liqueur into the shaker; add ice. Cover and shake vigorously.

  4. Remove a lemon peel from the shaker and wipe the rim of a martini glass with the peel. Dip the rim of the glass in 1 teaspoon sugar, or as needed.

  5. Strain martini into prepared glass and enjoy!

Recipe Tip

You can use 2 teaspoons simple syrup to sweeten the martini instead of the sugar and water. To make 1 1/2 cups simple syrup, bring 1 cup white sugar and 1 cup water to a boil until sugar is melted. Allow to cool completely, then store syrup in the refrigerator. It will keep for several weeks.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298 Calories
0g Fat
37g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 86mg 96%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 167mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.