Lemon Flower Martinis
Serves: 4
Lelia Marks
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
61
Spice
58
Sweetness
53
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Remove 8 thin strips of zest from the lemon using a vegetable peeler and set aside
2
Thinly slice the lemon and place in a small pot with the sugar and 1/3 cup water
3
Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar dissolves
4
Let cool and strain the syrup
5
For each of 8 martini glasses, rub a strip of zest around the rim and then drop in the bottom of the glass for garnish
6
Combine the gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon syrup and ice in a measuring cup or pitcher and stir until very cold
7
Remove any unmelted ice or strain into the prepared glasses
8
Serve icy cold