Lemon and vodka martinis
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes4 Servings
Photo by Roberto Caruso
Ingredients
3/4 cup granulated sugar, preferably superfine
1/2 cup strained fresh lemon juice, about 2 large lemons
1/2 cup chilled vodka
ice cubes
1 cup chilled sweet sparkling white wine, such as Asti Spumante
lemon slices, optional
Instructions
CHILL 4 large martini glasses in freezer. Combine sugar with lemon juice in a small bowl, whisking until sugar dissolves. (Lemon syrup can be made 3 days ahead and kept refrigerated. )
COMBINE 1/4 cup lemon syrup and vodka in a martini shaker. Add ice cubes. Cover and shake 8 to 10 times, then strain mixture into prepared glasses (about 3 tbsp each). Add 1/4 cup chilled sparkling wine to each glass. Garnish with lemon slices and serve very cold.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 263, Carbohydrates 42g, Sodium 1mg.
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