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Rosemary Lemon Drop Martini

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A pale yellow rosemary lemon-drop martini rimmed with granulated sugar and topped with a sprig of fresh rosemary in a martini glass for a post on the best rosemary lemon-drop martini recipe
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Gordon Bailey, head chef and owner of Charlottetown's Lot 30 Restaurant, shakes up the perfect lemon drop martini recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon wedge

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 3 tbsp vodka

  • 1 tbsp limoncello

  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tbsp rosemary-infused simple syrup*

  • 1 sprig rosemary

Instructions

  • RIM a martini glass with a wedge of lemon  and dip into granulated sugar to coat.

  • COMBINE vodka with limoncello, lemon juice and rosemary-infused simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice. Shake for 10 sec. Strain into the martini glass. Garnish lemon drop martini with a rosemary sprig.

*To make simple syrup, bring 1/2 cup each granulated sugar and water to a boil. Remove from heat and add a sprig of fresh rosemary. Cool and strain before using. (Or learn how to make simple syrup in the microwave—it's even easier!)

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