Ginger-Lime Martini
Make the ginger syrup ahead and keep it on hand in your refrigerator up to one week to have this eye-opening martini ready in a flash. Chill your glasses in the freezer before serving.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 martini)
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1 Hour
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 248
- Calories from fat: 0.0%
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Carbohydrate: 21.5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.1mg
- Sodium: 2mg
- Calcium: 3mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped peeled fresh ginger (1 large root)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups vodka, chilled and divided
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 1/2 limes), divided
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Preparation
- 1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Chill ginger syrup 1 hour or until very cold.
- 2. Fill a martini shaker with ice. Add 1/4 cup chilled ginger syrup, 1/2 cup chilled vodka, and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Shake well; strain into 2 martini glasses. Repeat procedure with remaining ginger syrup, vodka, and lime juice. Garnish glasses with lime wedges and mint leaves, if desired.
Ginger-Lime Martini Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Quick/Easy
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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