Lemon and Vodka Martinis (Giada De Laurentiis) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
3/4 cup 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 |
Directions:
1. Place 4 large martini glasses in the freezer. Combine the sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl; whisk until the sugar dissolves. (The lemon syrup can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.)
2. Combine 1/4 cup lemon syrup and the vodka in a martini shaker. Add ice cubes. Cover and shake 8 to 10 times, then strain the mixture equally into 4 very cold martini glasses (about 3 tablespoons each). Add 1/4 cup chilled sparkling wine to each glass. Garnish each martini with a lemon slice if desired, and serve very cold.
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