Citrus-Lavender Gin Martini
A floral and bright gin martini with fresh citrus notes and a delicate lavender twist for an elegant sipping experience. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, fresh lemon juice 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 160 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.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 oz lavender syrup
- 1 lemon twist
- 1 small sprig dried lavender sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to chill thoroughly.
- Step 2: Pour 2 1/2 oz gin, 1/2 oz dry vermouth, 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 oz lavender syrup into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Double strain into a chilled martini glass using a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards.
- Step 5: Express a lemon twist over the surface, rim the glass with it, and drop it inside.
- Step 6: Garnish by resting a small dried lavender sprig delicately on the rim for aroma.
