Ginger-Lime Vodka Martini
A crisp vodka martini with a zesty punch of fresh lime and spicy ginger syrup, shaken to a frosty finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lime juice, ginger syrup 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 140 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 vodka
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz ginger syrup
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 1 thin lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz vodka, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz ginger syrup.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
- Step 4: Double strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 5: Garnish by floating a thin lime wheel on the surface of the drink.







