Charred Citrus Gin Martini

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A bold, herbaceous martini featuring gin infused with charred citrus peel and a hint of dry vermouth. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together London dry gin, dry vermouth, orange peel for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 175 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 175 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Using a kitchen torch or grill, carefully char one wide strip each of orange peel and lemon peel until blackened but not burnt.
  2. Step 2: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to chill, then pour in 2.5 oz London dry gin and 0.5 oz dry vermouth.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils of the charred orange and lemon peels over the surface by twisting them firmly, then rim the glass with the peels and drop both into the drink as garnish.

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