Frosty Lemon Martini

Notes: Look for lemon- flavored vodka and liqueur (such as the Italian liquore di limoni) in well-stocked supermarkets and liquor stores. For extra frostiness, put sugar-rimmed glasses in the freezer for 7 to 8 minutes.

Yield: Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  sugar
• Lemon wedge
• 1  cup  crushed ice
• 6  tablespoons  chilled lemon-flavored vodka (3 oz.; see notes)
• 2  tablespoons  chilled lemon-flavored liqueur (1 oz.; see notes)
• 4  teaspoons  lemon juice
• 2  thin strips (3 in. long) lemon peel

Preparation

1. Pour sugar onto a small, rimmed plate. Rub rims of two martini glasses with lemon wedge to moisten, then dip rims into sugar to coat (see notes).

2. Place ice in a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, liqueur, and lemon juice. Shake until mixture is very cold, about 10 seconds. Strain into glasses. Garnish each with a twist of lemon peel.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

162 (0.0% from fat)

Protein:

0.0g

Fat:

0.0g (sat 0.0)

Carbohydrate:

11g

Fiber:

0.1g

Sodium:

2.6mg

Cholesterol:

0.0mg