Lemon Drop Martini

By Shelly17

This refreshing martini is the perfect ending to any day, and an even better start to the weekend.

Ingredients

• 1.5 ounces vodka
• 0.5 ounces orange liqueur (Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, etc.)
• 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
• .75 ounces freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• Ice cubes
• Superfine sugar for dipping
• Twisted peel of lemon

Preparation

Step 1

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Pour in the vodka, orange liqueur, sugar, and lemon juice; shake well to dissolve the sugar. Rim martini glass with lemon wedge and dip rim into sugar. Garnish with a twisted peel of lemon.

Note: Basic simple syrup can be used in place of the sugar. To make it, combine equal parts sugar and water and bring to a boil until sugar dissolves.