Fresh Citrus Gin Martini
A crisp and vibrant martini featuring fresh lemon and lime juices balanced with dry gin for a refreshing, clean finish. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together dry gin, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime 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 oz dry gin
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/4 oz dry vermouth
- 1 strip for garnish lemon twist
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz dry gin, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/4 oz dry vermouth.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker feels very cold to the touch and slightly frosted.
- Step 3: Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 4: Express a long strip of lemon peel over the surface to release oils, then rim the glass with the peel and drop it inside as garnish.
