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Meyer Lemon Martini

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"Meyer lemons, a cross between a lemon and an orange, have a sweeter, less acidic flavor than the more common lemon. If you have to use a regular lemon, add a little extra sugar to taste. For the ultimate martini, use good quality vodka and orange liqueur. I should have named this the 'come to mama' martini!" — cookin'mama

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Original recipe makes 1 martini Change Servings

2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons warm water
1 Meyer lemon, juiced and peeled
2 fluid ounces vodka

1 fluid ounce orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
ice
1 teaspoon white sugar, or as needed for rimming

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Directions

Combine 2 teaspoons sugar and warm water in a cocktail shaker; stir to dissolve sugar. Pour Meyer lemon juice, lemon peels, vodka, and orange liqueur into the shaker; add ice. Cover and shake vigorously.
Remove a lemon peel from the shaker and wipe the rim of a martini glass with the peel. Dip the rim of the glass in 1 teaspoon sugar, or as needed. Strain martini into prepared glass.

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Cook's Note:
Two teaspoons of simple syrup can be used to sweeten the martini instead of the sugar and water. To make 1 and 1/2 cups simple syrup, bring 1 cup white sugar and 1 cup water to a boil until sugar is melted. After cooling the syrup, store it in the fridge. It will keep several weeks.

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Feb 01, 2013

I bought a bag of Meyer lemons with this recipe in mind! I am a Grand Marnier lover, so I used that for the orange-flavored liqueur. This little citrus gem has the perfect balance of sweet to tart. This will definitely be treat throughout the week at cocktail hour! Thanks, cookin'mama!

—mickdee

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Dec 30, 2012

With a bumper crop or meyer lemons, I was so pleased to find this little gem. I did only use one shot of vodka cuz I am a whimp when it comes to octane :)Delicious!!!! Hmmmmm.....maybe I should give away all those lemons LOL

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Nutrition

Calories
297 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
36.8 g
12%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.4 g
< 1%

Fiber
5.3 g
21%

Protein
1.4 g
3%

Sodium
13 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Meyer Lemon Martini

Serving Size: 1/1 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 297
Calories from Fat: 4

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 13mg < 1 %
Potassium 170mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 36.8g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 5.3g 21 %
Protein 1.4g 3 %
** Sugars 23.7g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 144 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 6 %
Niacin 2 %
Vitamin B6 8 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.