Lemon and vodka martinis

Name: Lemon and vodka martinis
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
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

Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
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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