Gin, vermouth, simple syrup, lemon balm.
In college, while everyone else was drinking beer, I was sneaking into our neighborhood Italian restaurant to sip green apple martinis. (Sorry, Mother.) These days, I tend to favor decidedly less sweet cocktails. This martini strikes the perfect balance of slightly sweet with a bit of a bite, thanks to fresh lemon balm.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 oz vermouth
- 2 oz gin
- 2 teaspoons simple syrup
- 1 sprig of lemon balm
INSTRUCTIONS
Muddle the simple syrup and lemon balm sprigs in a cocktail shaker. Add the gin and vermouth. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lemon balm leaf.
Lemon Balm Martini
Gin, vermouth, simple syrup, lemon balm.
Course:
Drinks
Keyword:
Cocktails
Ingredients
- 1 oz vermouth
- 2 oz gin
- 2 teaspoons simple syrup
- 1 sprig of lemon balm
Instructions
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Muddle the simple syrup and lemon balm sprigs in a cocktail shaker. Add the gin and vermouth. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
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Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lemon balm leaf.
