Ree's Lemon Drop Martini

Name: Ree's Lemon Drop Martini
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus 1 thin lemon slice; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 ounces vodka; 1 ounce triple sec; 1 ounce simple syrup

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Level: Intermediate

Total: 5 min
Active: 5 min

Yield: 1 cocktail

This is a shaken, not stirred, cocktail. But don’t worry if you don’t have a cocktail shaker. A simple mason jar — or any jar with a lid — is a good substitute, and can still make a thoroughly delicious drink.

Level: Intermediate

Total: 5 min
Active: 5 min

Yield: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

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1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus 1 thin lemon slice

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 ounces vodka

1 ounce triple sec

1 ounce simple syrup

Directions

Mix the zest of the lemon and the sugar together on a small plate, rubbing it between your fingers to release the oils from the peel. Set aside.
Fill a mason jar halfway with ice. Add the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice and simple syrup. Put the lid on and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Rub a lemon half on the edge of a martini glass to wet the glass. Dip the rim in the plate of lemon sugar. Pour the martini into the glass. Garnish by floating the lemon slice on top.
Optional: Sprinkle some of the remaining sugar onto one side of the lemon slice. Using a kitchen torch, brulé the lemon, then float it in the glass bruléed-side up before serving.

Propane gas torches are highly flammable and should be kept away from heat, open flame and prolonged exposure to sunlight. They should be used only in well-ventilated areas. Follow torch manufacturer's instructions for use.